MW2006 BoW Nomination: Education: Science Bulletins [http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org]
Site: Science Bulletins
URL: http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org
Institution: American Museum of Natural History
Designer[s]: In-House
Category: Education
Explanation: The Science Bulletins Web site is part of a unique cross-media publishing program of the American Museum of Natural History that brings current science to the general public, informal learning centers, and classrooms throughout the country. The three Science Bulletins -- Astro, Earth, and Bio -- present ongoing research and recent discoveries in astrophysics, Earth sciences, and biodiversity. Each bulletin has three types of stories: features, data visualizations, and weekly updates. Feature stories are in-depth explorations of current science topics, such as looking at how scientists are trying to better understand and prepare for tsunamis, and a project in the Bahamas on ocean habitat restoration.
Data visualizations are animations that let people directly experience large-scale natural phenomena, such as the structure of the universe in AstroViz, the dynamism of the Earth and its atmosphere in EarthViz, and the impact of human behavior on the biosphere in BioViz. Weekly updates, called Snapshots, are annotated images taken by satellites, space probes, and observatories around the world that illustrate breaking news about the universe, the Earth, and the biosphere.
Educational resources are also available including and Educator's Guide, discussion questions, links to NASA Educator resources, and links to other Museum resources.
Each Bulletin also has an archive of past features, data visualizations, and weekly updates -- a growing library of current science stories.
How do we hope to serve our audiences through this program?
The Science Bulletins Website consistently features cutting edge, visually compelling science stories that report on current science in action. These stories are created to communicate the process of science, to promote science literacy, and raise awareness of science as a career.
Science Bulletins illustrate
- That the natural world, and the study of the natural world, is ever changing
- That real people do science
- That science is about asking questions
- The tools, data, and techniques that scientists use
When teachers use as a supplemental resource, Science Bulletins can help students develop an:
- Understanding about science and technology
- Understanding of science as a human endeavor
- Understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge
- Understanding of science in a historical perspective
- Appreciation for the tools of science
Nominated by:
Eric Hamilton
Office/Business Manager
NCSLET/Education
American Museum of Natural History
United States
www: http://www.amnh.org
See the Museums and the Web 2006 Best of the Web site http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/best/
for the results anytime after March 24, 2006.
All sites are reviewed by the Best of the Web judges. Nominating a
site multiple times does NOT improve its chances of winning an award.
Jennifer Trant and David Bearman, Archives & Museum Informatics
MW2006 Conference Co-Chairs
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/
URL: http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org
Institution: American Museum of Natural History
Designer[s]: In-House
Category: Education
Explanation: The Science Bulletins Web site is part of a unique cross-media publishing program of the American Museum of Natural History that brings current science to the general public, informal learning centers, and classrooms throughout the country. The three Science Bulletins -- Astro, Earth, and Bio -- present ongoing research and recent discoveries in astrophysics, Earth sciences, and biodiversity. Each bulletin has three types of stories: features, data visualizations, and weekly updates. Feature stories are in-depth explorations of current science topics, such as looking at how scientists are trying to better understand and prepare for tsunamis, and a project in the Bahamas on ocean habitat restoration.
Data visualizations are animations that let people directly experience large-scale natural phenomena, such as the structure of the universe in AstroViz, the dynamism of the Earth and its atmosphere in EarthViz, and the impact of human behavior on the biosphere in BioViz. Weekly updates, called Snapshots, are annotated images taken by satellites, space probes, and observatories around the world that illustrate breaking news about the universe, the Earth, and the biosphere.
Educational resources are also available including and Educator's Guide, discussion questions, links to NASA Educator resources, and links to other Museum resources.
Each Bulletin also has an archive of past features, data visualizations, and weekly updates -- a growing library of current science stories.
How do we hope to serve our audiences through this program?
The Science Bulletins Website consistently features cutting edge, visually compelling science stories that report on current science in action. These stories are created to communicate the process of science, to promote science literacy, and raise awareness of science as a career.
Science Bulletins illustrate
- That the natural world, and the study of the natural world, is ever changing
- That real people do science
- That science is about asking questions
- The tools, data, and techniques that scientists use
When teachers use as a supplemental resource, Science Bulletins can help students develop an:
- Understanding about science and technology
- Understanding of science as a human endeavor
- Understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge
- Understanding of science in a historical perspective
- Appreciation for the tools of science
Nominated by:
Eric Hamilton
Office/Business Manager
NCSLET/Education
American Museum of Natural History
United States
www: http://www.amnh.org
See the Museums and the Web 2006 Best of the Web site http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/best/
for the results anytime after March 24, 2006.
All sites are reviewed by the Best of the Web judges. Nominating a
site multiple times does NOT improve its chances of winning an award.
Jennifer Trant and David Bearman, Archives & Museum Informatics
MW2006 Conference Co-Chairs
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/
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