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Science
Generate interest in science and stimulate students' imagination with KQED's free standards-aligned science education resources.
Edspace | May 22, 2012
Posted by Matthew Williams
by Courtney Rudd The California Academy of Sciences’ Science Action Clubs ignite the spark for science in middle school youth.
These action-filled science clubs occur once per week during the school year in after-school programs at several of San Francisco
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Clue into Climate
Explore fundamental science concepts through the lens of climate science and the use of digital media resources.
Science Lab
Sharpen your educator tool kit with KQED Science Lab resources. This new KQED Education program is a professional development opportunity for Bay Area educators designed to support multimedia integration in science for Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms.
Saving the Bay
Explore the history of one of America's greatest natural resources - San Francisco Bay.
Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures
Bring the ocean into your classroom with standards-based lessons, educational videos and online games.
Teachers' Domain
A database of local and national multimedia resources based on popular PBS programming.
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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
Engineering | May 25, 2012
Energy-Saving Windows Get Smarter
Posted by Lauren Sommer
Buildings are responsible for 40% of the country’s energy use. So, researchers are trying improve our energy efficiency by
making windows dynamic and intelligent.
Biology | May 25, 2012
It's Summer Vacation Time for the California Least Tern
Posted by Sharol Nelson-Embry
The least tern, smallest of our three tern species, will be with us for the summer. They arrive along California’s shore
with their tuxedo colors and distinctive white “V” on their forehead in late April.
Blog | May 24, 2012
Side Trips from Interstate 5: The Deep San Joaquin Valley
Posted by Andrew Alden
The Central Valley has rocks and oil, but its geology also includes water and fossils. See them in this side trip during your
next drive south.
Astronomy | May 22, 2012
Photographing the Sun: Let Me Count The Ways
Posted by Danna Staaf
Turns out there are as many as ways to photograph as eclipse as there are to watch it. With a bit of preparation and the generosity
of strangers, I got to experience five of them during Sunday's annular eclipse.
Blog | May 22, 2012
Brammo Unveils Powerful New All-Electric Motorcycle
Posted by Bradley Berman
Consider these two numbers: 100 and 100, as in 100 miles-per-hour and 100 miles of driving range. Those are the two key metrics
for the all-electric Brammo Empulse motorcycle that was launched in Los Angeles earlier this month.
