Resources
- Relieving Stress: Research Helps Children and Adults Cope
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
- Watch scientists discuss work how stress affects productivity and "gets under the skin" to affect health, as well as positive ways to cope with these stressors, all taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s Science Cafés. Learning how to cope with both short- and long-term stressors will have positive physical and emotional benefits. These videos feature Ellen Galinsky (Families and Work Institute) and Shelley Taylor (University of California, Los Angeles).
- Will People Believe Anything? The Psychology of Gullibility
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
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Do you believe it is bad luck to call attention to success or to name a baby before it is born? Has a fad diet ever caught your attention, only to disappoint you when it doesn't work? Have you ever half-believed the phrase, "bad things come in 3's?" These are just a few instances where our all-too-human judgment and superstition infect our everyday lives.
Watch Thomas Gilovich, PhD (Cornell University) present research on seeing order in randomness, superstition, and wishful thinking, as well as many other human frailties. Videos are taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s (formerly the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences) Science Cafés.
- The Science of Countering Terrorism: Psychological Perspectives
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
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Watch scientists describe their research on the underpinnings of extremist behavior, taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s (formerly the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences) Science Cafés.
What are the psychological roots of terrorism? What social and psychological factors lead some people to commit violent terrorist acts? And importantly, are there opportunities to change human behavior to prevent these acts of violence? These videos feature Fathali Moghaddam, PhD (Georgetown University) and Ian McGregor, PhD (York University).
- Elections: How Voters Really Think and Feel
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
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Watch scientists discuss the ways in which gender, race, experience, and other factors influence voter preferences and decision making, taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s (formerly the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences) Science Cafés.
Do you think appearance matters to a candidate’s success? Despite the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover,” people rapidly and effortlessly form personality impressions from facial appearance. These videos feature Eugene Borgida, PhD (University of Minnesota) and Alexander Todorov, PhD (Princeton University).
- Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain & Mind in the Aftermath of Terri Schiavo & Related Cases
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Biology, Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
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Watch scientists explain what consciousness is and how that relates to our understanding of a persistent vegetative state, taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s (formerly the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences) Science Cafés.
When you look into someone's eyes, can you know what they are thinking or feeling if they cannot tell you? Current research offers much to help answer the question of how we can know the mind behind the eyes. These videos feature Nicholas Schiff, MD (Weill Cornell Medical College) and Daniel Wegner, PhD (Harvard University).
- How Do I Love Thee? The Biology & Psychology of Attachment
- Provided by FABBS Foundation
- Biology, Social Sciences
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
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Watch scientists discuss some of the most interesting findings concerning love and attachment in humans and other mammals, taken from one the FABBS Foundation’s (formerly the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences) Science Cafés.
Historically, the mysteries of love have been the domain of artists and writers. However, in the context of biology and psychology, we gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of what we humans call "love." These videos feature Sue Carter, PhD (University of Illinois at Chicago) and Phillip R. Shaver, PhD (University of California, Davis).
- Find this patent and others...
- Provided by United States Patent and Trademark Office
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
- It wasn't so long ago that nobody walked around with earbuds in their ears listening to their music, but today it's the "norm". The IPOD® MP3 player has a number of patents but we've included some of the more recognizable images of the utility patent, the design patent and the Federal trademark registration.
- Michigan Math and Science Center Network
- Provided by Detroit Mathematics and Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Technology Education
- Curriculum and Lesson Plans
- For Everyone, Educators, Students, Scientists and Engineers
- The Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network is a collaboration of 33 Math/Science Centers throughout the state created by the Michigan Legislature to elevate Mathematics and Science Education for all students for all students in Michigan.
- Affiliate of: Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
- Provided by Jackson County Math and Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Technology Education
- General Learning Resources, Hands-On Projects, Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Science Kits, Games, Lab Resources, Articles
- For Everyone
- There are 33 regional Centers in the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network. These centers provide leadership, curriculum support, professional development, and student services to educators in local school districts. The centers also serve as a resource clearinghouse for educational materials and information, and work to foster community involvement in the areas of mathematics and science. The Mathematics and Science Centers Network supports the delivery of high quality mathematics and science education for the students of Michigan.
- Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
- Provided by Huron Mathematics and Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Technology Education
- General Learning Resources
- For Everyone
- The Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network is a collaboration of 33 regional centers throughout the state created by the Michigan legislature to elevate science and matheamtics education for all students.
- Resource Clearinghouse
- Provided by Jackson County Math and Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Technology Education
- General Learning Resources, Hands-On Projects, Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Science Kits, Games, Lab Resources, Articles
- For Everyone
- The Jackson County Mathematics and Science Center has an extensive library of hands-on instructional aides for all levels of math and science instruction as well as literacy materials that links to the content.
- Michigan Mathematics & Science Center Network
- Provided by Lapeer County Mathematics & Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Technology Education
- General Learning Resources
- For Educators, Scientists and Engineers
- The Michigan Mathematics & Science Center Network is a collaboration of 33 regional centers throughout the state created by the Michigan Legislature to elevate mathematics and science education for all students in Michigan.
- Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network
- Provided by Mason-Lake Oceana Mathematics and Science Center
- We are an affiliate of the Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network.
- Brain Awareness Video Contest
- Provided by Society for Neuroscience
- Technology Education
- General Learning Resources, Hands-On Projects, Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Games
- For Everyone, Educators, Students, Scientists and Engineers
- Be the star of a video about the brain and nervous system, and win up to $1,000! The Society for Neuroscience is looking for videos that creatively educate and excite the public about the brain and nervous system, and we want you to get involved! Cash prizes will be awarded to the best educational video that showcases an interesting neuroscience concept using an animation, song or skit. Scientists of all ages are welcome to participate, but contestants must partner with an SfN member! Submissions are due June 10, 2011.
- West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
- Provided by MAISD Regional Mathematics & Science Center
- Earth/Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Technology Education
- General Learning Resources, Hands-On Projects, Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Lab Resources
- For Everyone
- The West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (WMGLSI)is a unique model for Place Based Education that connects schools with their communities to create learning experiences for students that have lasting impact on the environment. Through regional hubs, teachers receive professional development to better facilitate inquiry-based learning and problem solving. Collaboration between schools and communities provides students with the opportunity to address local environmental issues. The resulting vibrant, hands-on learning experiences are designed to increase student achievement and help young Michigan residents become lifelong advocates for the Great Lakes. For more information and registration materials, contact Melissa at mmaxson@muskegonisd.org or 231-767-7336.