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Science Education Resources
Generate interest in Science and stimulate students' imagination with KQED's free standards-aligned science education resources.
Learn about orcas’ specialized hunting methods. Students study the behavioral adaptations of orcas in the lesson “Orca United Nations” from Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures.
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The Watershed Quest
Not all students live on an ocean coast, but no matter where they live, all students are connected to the ocean via their local watershed.
The Watershed Quest is an integrated-curriculum unit that culminates with the creation of a treasure hunt centered on a watershed in your community.
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California's Lost Salmon
Because of a sharp decline in their numbers, the entire salmon fishing season in the ocean off California and Oregon was canceled in both 2008 and 2009.
QUEST looks at California's salmon runs - where they come, where they go, what their lifecycle is - and the things that are threatening them.
Teachers' Domain (on kqed.org)
A database of local and national multimedia resources based on popular PBS programming.
Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures
Bring the ocean into your classroom with standards-based lessons, educational videos and online games.
Health Education Resources
Curriculum modules designed for ESL teachers in colleges and adult schools, targeting intermediate to high-level ESL students.
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KQED hosts many free workshops and events for educators. See more information about upcoming events.
Tips and Tools for Using Science Multimedia
KQED Science Team PBS Picks!
We've gathered some of the best PBS sites for science education, loaded with informative videos, interactive games, engaging lessons, and fun activities!Learn more: ScienceEd@KQED.org, 800.723.3566
Biology | Nov 21, 2009
Reporter's Notes: Building an Artificial Leaf
Posted by Lauren Sommer
When I began this story, it seemed pretty simple. I'd heard that scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab were working
to mimic photosynthesis and create a man-made version of the process that could supply us with renewable energy.
Astronomy | Nov 20, 2009
Lunar Ice Smack-down a Success!
Posted by Ben Burress
NASA's LCROSS mission found water on the Moon, no bones about it. Though NASA is still analyzing all the data they reaped
from the LCROSS impact event on October 9th, and will be for a long time to come, they seem confident enough about the preliminary
findings to make this a definite declaration of discovery!
Events | Nov 18, 2009
Science Event Pick: Geek Out: Surviving on Mars
Posted by Kishore Hari
The Lawrence Hall of Science presents Geek Out: Mars Survival Challenge, an opportunity to design your own Mars colony under
the guidance of some Martian science experts. Geek Out is a new evening series at LHS for adults only; there will be music,
a cash bar, and plenty of eye-popping science.
Engineering | Nov 16, 2009
Unlocking the Mysteries of Graphene
Posted by Christopher Smallwood
Researchers in Alex Zettl?s group at Berkeley have endeavored recently to isolate suspended membranes of graphene for study
and image them at Lawrence Berkeley Lab?s TEAM 0.5, the world?s most powerful transmission electron microscope (TEM).
Engineering | Nov 14, 2009
Reporter's Notes: A Bumpy Ride for High Speed Rail
Posted by Amy Standen
We'd been wanting to do an update on the California high speed rail project for months now. Luckily, there's no bad time to
cover high speed rail.
