| Passport to Knowledge is an ongoing series of “electronic field trips to
scientific frontiers.” Supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA
and other public and and public collaborators it encourages and permits
students to interact with... Real Science, Real Scientists, Real Locations, Real Time
More information can be found at Passport To Knowledge
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Passport to Knowledge uses broadcast TV, videotape, e-mail, the World Wide
Web and hands-on discovery activities so that students can actively simulate
in their own classrooms the science seen on camera and online. It’s flexible
enough so that even teachers with limited time and technology can
participate. Targeted initially at middle school students, activities can
easily be adapted up and down in grade level to achieve success in
elementary and high schools. PTK suggests exciting ways to connect
cutting-edge research with math, social studies, language arts, technology
and other disciplines while meeting the National Science Education
Standards. Online discussion groups provide teacher-to-teacher support, as
well as interactive projects promoting student-with-student collaboration.
PTK’s complementary video, hands-on and online materials allow students to
relive these unique learning adventures at any time. Students experience the
process of doing science—and the need for teamwork, problem-solving,
ingenuity and persistence—along with learning about the latest
breakthroughs. Online resources provide extensive background, first-person
Field Journals, an archive of student Questions and expert Answers, and
links to other sites.
