Educational Links 9/2/16

The Green STEM Initiative

Connecting students' curiosity about the natural world with innovation in STEM

https://www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/About-Eco-Schools-USA/STEM.aspx 

Hands-On Science Using Nature Works

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/11/19/hands-on-science-using-nature-works 

3 Game Design Tools to Inspire Learning

https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/31/3-game-design-tools-to-inspire-learning.aspx 

The Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/504-plan/the-difference-between-ieps-and-504-plans?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

Here's What We Know About the Next Generation Science Standards Tests

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2016/08/what_will_the_next_generation_science_standards_tests_look_like.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB 

50 Minute Periods Are Killing Teacher Creativity

http://catlintucker.com/2016/08/50-minute-periods-are-killing-teacher-creativity/ 

Setting Classroom Expectations

http://www.edudemic.com/setting-classroom-expectations/ 

Education Dept. sets sights on mobile-centric IT overhaul

http://edscoop.com/education-sets-sights-on-mobility-focused-it-overhaul 

The Education Department, like many schools, wants to replace a decade-old IT system with a mobile-friendly IT environment, and is looking for industry's help.