Professional Learning for Educators List
NISE Net has many resources designed specifically for informal educators. These include training materials for our educational products, tools and guides related to engaging public audiences in learning about current science, and information about developing and strengthening collaborations.
Sustainability Training Materials
Professional development training tools to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate SustainABLE activities.
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Gum and Chocolate
In this activity, learners practice observation and prediction skills as they experience an interesting chemical reaction in their mouths by chewing chocolate and gum at the same time.
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Broadening Participation Booklet
Tools for engaging communities and incorporating inclusive practices into informal STEM projects. The examples are designed to support NISE Network partner efforts in making their experiences more relevant and inclusive in their local communities.
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Short Articles on topics in Nanotechnology
This collection of short articles features various topics in the field of nanotechnology.
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Evaluating the NISE Network: Reflections from the Evaluation Workgroup
This NISE Net Evaluation Team document goes into specifics of how we set up our team, what impacts we decided to measure, and what methods we used to collect data on a national scale. It also talks about ethical considerations we took into account and how we shared our work with multiple audiences.
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Edu-Cathalon: A facilitation strategies and best practices training video for engaging museum visitors in STEM related content
Professional development training tool to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate STEM-related activities.
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NASA Resources Showcase
Quickly learn about a selection of high-quality NASA resources relevant to museum educators and their audiences.
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Improv Exercises
Improv exercises can be used by professionals as icebreakers, getting-to-know-you activities, and as tools to empower educators to facilitate positive, learning conversations with visitors.
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Nanoscale Informal Learning Experiences: NISE Network Learning Framework
This nanoscale science learning framework tool indicates how our educational experiences support the six interrelated strands of learning documented by the National Research Council.
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Explore Science: Earth & Space Event Planning and Promotion Guide
Promotional materials for Explore Science: Earth & Space events including event planning and partnership guides, release forms, and additional resources in multiple formats.
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