Compute-STEM

​Compute-STEM is a project funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).  The project aims to increase STEM knowledge by creating highly qualified teachers that can use inquiry and programming to teach science, analytical reasoning, and creativity.  This project also intends to increase awareness of workforce needs in computer science and develop computer programming as a discipline in secondary schools that can support learning across all subject matter.  Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTS) consisting of TUteach undergraduate students and secondary school in-service teachers from the Greater Philadelphia Region, will develop naval-centric STEM-coded lessons.  Each lesson will integrate coding and computer skills, across disciplines of biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics.  This new approach to STEM instruction will connect naval workforce applications, science and mathematics content, coding, computer applications and algorithmic thinking to multiple populations. To learn more and access the Compute-STEM resources, please click here.

FunScienceDemos
FunScienceDemos is a free, high-quality science education resource with a global reach. Dr. George Mehler of Temple's College of Science and Technology and the Temple students of the STEM Education Network have developed this YouTube channel, which is used by people in over 200 countries every day. Every English-captioned video can be translated into virtually any language in the world! FunScienceDemos has over 160 science education videos that connect to each core science concept that all young learners should know before they reach high school. Video topics include life science, physical science, and earth & space science. In addition, there is a playlist that features age-appropriate engineering and technology challenges for teachers and students. Using Google Analytics and social media tools, Temple students also support and answer questions posted by users of the channel from around the world. To access all of the resources, please click here.  

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Early Grades Instructional Leadership (EGIL)

Through the Early Grades Instructional Leadership (EGIL) project, Temple University, in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, aims to develop highly effective early-grades instructional leaders who are well-versed in impactful leadership and educational practices.  The goals of the EGIL project are to: (1) Develop a results-oriented, replicable program focused on principal impact on schools, (2) Combine coursework with supervised practicum experiences, (3) Provide intensive coaching and/or mentoring for participants during their site-based practicum learning experiences (residencies), (4) Integrate academic and practical learning, (5) Provide post-licensure support to accelerate early career development, and (6) Assess learning growth through multiple measures.  This project was sponsored by the Department of Education's Math and Science Partnership program.  To learn more and access the EGIL resources, please click here.  

FunScienceSupport

This site contains readings, math activities, poems, assessments, and videos to help teachers integrate NGSS science topics into their K-8 class. It supports the channel FunScienceDemos.  To learn more and access the FunScienceSupport resources, please click here.

FunScienceToons
FunScienceToons is a YouTube channel with high quality science animations for young learners. With support of Temple University & the ASM Education Foundation, writers have completed all 85 scripts for the channel videos. We are recording and animating the videos by using acting and theater majors at Temple University.  A sample animation, “Earth Spins, The Day Begins,” can be viewed below.  This particular animation was created with the support of the ASM Education Foundation and Temple University.   

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