Middle school science teachers invited to apply to become National STEM Scholars
The National Stem Cell Foundation partners with The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Science and Mathematics and The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University to fund 10 scholarships each year for middle school science teachers working to transfer a passion for science to students in this age group.
Real science for real life: Buoyancy
The Kentucky Academy of Science helps you understand the science behind buoyancy.
Science Through-Course Task Bank available for the 2017-18 school year
The Science Through Course Task Bank for the 2017-18 school year is now available and can be accessed through SharePoint.
NGSS student work rubrics released
SCALE and the Literacy Design Collaborative have released a set of Next Generation Science Standards-aligned student work rubrics for K-12.
Louisville Zoo offers project-based learning conservation competition
The Louisville Zoo invites students to join its mission to improve the bond between people and the planet by participating in the Conservation Campaign Challenge. This project-based learning opportunity will give students a chance to win a special field trip experience for students in their grade.
Understanding ecosystems through aquaponics
By making connections between ecosystems and conservation through the construction of a recycled bottle ecosystem, preschoolers discover the intricacies of living things in a hands-on way that allows them to direct their own learning.
Students, teachers and Delta take flight together
Delta Airlines and several school districts across Northern Kentucky have been working together to develop a STEM partnership that will benefit teachers, students, Delta employees and the local economy.
National STEM Scholar Program open to middle school science teachers
The National STEM Scholar Program invites middle school science teachers to apply for its 2020 class.
How environmental education can lead to novice reduction
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education's Leigh Cocanougher explains how environmental education may be a tool to help reduce the number of students scoring Novice on statewide testing.
Pirates in space
Berea Community High School students planned and carried out an investigation that took place above their classroom. Actually, 107,000 feet above their classroom to be exact!
