FOR EDUCATORS
CURRICULUM UNITS
In conjunction with explanatoids™, Pittsburgh Public
School teachers, through the Pittsburgh
Teachers Institute have created curriculum units at all grade levels
incorporating everyday science concepts. You can view those curriculum
units here:
If you are interested in finding out more about classroom explanatoids™ projects please contact info@explanatoids.com.
PROCESS
Carnegie Mellon University School of Design has offered an
explanatoids class each semester. Students focus on deign research with
new audiences, effective communication and collaborative efforts in
designing the explanatoids™. To understand more about their work
you can view their process books:
Anderson
Park Process Book
Fun Zone Process Book
The Wave Process Book
Bridge and Structures Process
Book
PUBLICATIONS
(Do we have any publications to add?)
OTHER RESOURCES
If you are looking for additional science, math and technology resources,
download the Girls,
Math and Science Partnership Family Guide.
For additional information or resources please contact explanatoids™ at info@explanatoids.org
SCIENCE WEBSITES
Many great science and math resource exist online.
RESEARCH
See if you can find the answers to your questions at one of these sites.
DiscoverySchool.com
A good source for clip art to use in your explanatoids™
TheWhyFiles
Lots of good questions and answers to get you started.
Refdesk.com
This is a reference list of links to sites covering all aspects of science
and technology.
FUN STUFF
Other sites can help you learn about science while having fun, playing
games and meeting others.
Whyville.com
Whyville is an on-line community dedicated to learning through exploration
and communication.
To suggest a new link or to report a broken link please contact info@explanatoids.com.
GIRLS, MATH AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP
Many great science and math resource exist in the Pittsburgh region.
Check out the following list of organizations that can help you further your interest in science, math, and technology:
