Resources+for+Project+Based+Learning

=Resources for developing your projects.= Please feel free to access these resources as you develop your project. As you find additional resources please add them to this page for others to use.

Checkout equipment from Science House, OC-STEM, and OCS STEM Training and Resource Support =Projects on the web:=

[|Genetics project for middle school/high school students]:

[|**Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education** (**CIESE**)]: CIESE hosts science projects from around the world. Elementary-High School. Projects such as The Human Genetics Project and The Noonday Project are hosted here.
 * **[|Educators PLN]**: Discuss and find collaborations for PBL.
 * **[|Flat Stanley]**: The is a global literacy and community project that engages people globally. Elementary.
 * [|**Flat Classroom Projects:**]There are K-12 collaborations for around the globe.
 * [|**Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment** (**GLOBE**)]: GLOBE promotes hands-on learning about earth science, environment, and our world. Elementary-High School.
 * **[|Global SchoolNet]**: This is a PBL Library from around the world, hosted by Microsoft Partners In Learning. Elementary-High School.
 * [|**International Education and Research Network** (**iEARN**)]: Collaborative online projects that focus on 21st Century literacy.
 * [|**Journey North**:] There are several collaborative projects on this site. Projects focus on migration, plants, habitats, weather/climate, and seasonal change. [|The Mystery Class]is one that focuses on using 21st century thinking to figure out where classes are located based on seasonal clues. Elementary - High School.
 * **[|NASA Education]**: There are several projects to join from NASA education.
 * **[|Web-based Inquiry Science Environment]**: This Berkeley site focuses on collaboration and 21st century scientific skills. 5th-12th grades.

=Web Resources:= WWW.OCSTEM.WIKISPACES.COM This is the weblink to the Onslow County Schools STEM and Training Resource Support Center. There are STEM Resources and a request form to borrow equipment from the STARS Center.

[|Beyond Weather and Water Cycles]:

[|Example of school yard outdoor learning spaces]

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[|NASA For Teacher]


 * [|Google Search Education: Empowering Digital Citizens] **

The new Google Search Education hub is a free site with materials for teachers to help their students learn skills to search the web, connecting them with a world of information and resources. Visit our site to access lesson plans, videos, and more.

=Professional Development:=

[|NASA Electronic Professional Development Network]



=Community Resources:=

Onslow County School STEM Training and Resource Support (STARS) is a great place to find resources from OCS, NCSU Science House and UNCW CE-STEM. Go here to request resource support and find STEM related resources.

[|Onslow County Cooperative Extension Office]: Farmers Market, 4-H programs, Master Gardeners, Bee/ Pollinators, assistance with gardening and forestry.

[|Sturgeon City]

[|Onslow County Senior Services]

[|Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune School Liaison]- Mrs. Julie Fulton is the point of contact to receive support from the Marine Corps Base Units. Please contact her if you would like to have help from base resources. =Webinars= [|Webinar for connection to IB Schools:]

[|Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies] With a diverse membership of historical societies, museums, historic sites, genealogical societies, historical commissions, and other groups, Federation members have years of experience in many aspects of preserving state and local history. Through the Federation Advisor Network, Federation members who have questions—on such topics as developing exhibits or managing volunteers—can connect with members who have experience. . =**Gardening Resources:**=

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=GRANTS:=

[|North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources EE Grants]