Faculty Resources

Faculty Resources

Your role as the faculty working to help your students acquire STEM skills along with a deeper appreciation for these fields is critical to the success of the program. When you participate in our program you will receive extensive staff development and personal support, not only in the curricular areas, but in developing a deep understanding of the pedagogical models known to be most effective in preparing students with the kinds of problem solving and research skills they will need for the rest of their lives.

The following links connect you with resources related to our pedagogical model and inquiry-driven project-based learning in general:

Background paper on Concept Mapping
Background on Inquiry with a question rubric
National Academy of Science Resources for Teachers
Concept to Classroom: Free Course Menu
The Space Place :: Space Place Teacher's Corner Classroom activities (primarily for middle-school grades) related to space technology and the U.S. space program.
The Inquiry Page
Internet Sites Supporting Project Based Teaching and Learning