Educator Resources

Teachers can help today's students understand how knowledge gained in the classroom can be used to change our world tomorrow. Links below will offer ideas and insights on integrating technological humanism in the classroom.

Real World Math and Science: A rich resource for teachers developing math and science curricula, this site offers articles on effective teaching methods as well as links to project ideas.
Science/Technology/Society: A New Effort for Providing Appropriate Science for All: A National Science Teachers Association's position paper that describes why science education should be reformed to teach students science in a real-world context.
Northwest Educational Laboratory: Science Inquiry Model: Provides resources and teaching strategies for K-12 educators considering implementing inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.
Beyond Discovery: The Path From Research to Human Benefit: A series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science, the applications of which could not have been anticipated at the time the original research was conducted.
ActionBioScience: This site for both teachers and students encourages discussion regarding science and technology research's impact on our society. This site includes extensive resource materials for teachers.
Snapshots of Science and Medicine: This biology-oriented site designed for high school students features articles about current research and its impact on society as well as career profiles. There is a separate area for teachers.
Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development: Science Watch: These interesting, graphics-rich articles written for students explain scientific concepts using an inquiry-based model.
Exploring How Communication Technology Works: Students can play with these interactive games and learn how to predict when we will run out of phone numbers or how "bandwidth" works.
Inquiry-Based Learning Projects: This site developed by the non-profit YouthLearn provides resources for teachers to develop inquiry-based projects. It includes extensive step-by-step instructions and links to additional resources.

WPI Programs and Initiatives

Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science at Worcester: A public high school for students in grades 11 and 12, it is a collaborative effort among the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the high schools of Massachusetts to identify and nurture the potential of students with exceptional aptitude for mathematics and science. The academy provides a challenging curriculum for academically motivated students.
Summer Programs for Teachers at WPI: A series of workshops for math and science teachers held at WPI each summer.
Summer Programs for High School Students at WPI: Residential summer programs for high school students include programs specifically for minority and female students as well as an two-week educational and research program for all high school students.
Master's in Mathematics Education: The master's in math education (MME) program at WPI is designed to allow primary, secondary or junior college instructors of mathematics the opportunity to get an advanced degree that truly relates to their career, in a convenient and economical manner while still retaining their teaching position.

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