This document discusses using technology as an environmental education tool. It explains that STEM education emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and real-world application. The document then lists several apps that can be used in environmental education programs, including apps to identify birds, plants, stars, record wildlife observations, and more. It also provides information on writing grants to fund STEM and environmental education programs, listing some potential grant opportunities.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AMONG SELECTE...Liwayway Memije-Cruz
Abstract
This study aimed to provide information on the awareness of selected students of PUP Main on Environmental Science concepts for the First Semester, School Year 2008-2009. The descriptive correlation method of research was utilized. Results show that the students, in general possess satisfactory knowledge, desirable attitude and desirable practices towards environmental conservation.
Teachers are the key societal members who can make a difference in the society. They have the ability to shape the minds of budding generation for biodiversity conservation of a locality.
The note is a an original contribution from Dr.Muhammad Mukhtar Alam , a development professional and a Cognitive Psychologist.The concept occurred to me in 2003 while working for Save the Children UK in Rapar ,Gujarat.I could not publish this earlier. After publishing this here on Slideshare, I realised Daniel Goleman had published this in 2009. I understand my conception is different since,here many other features are referred with an indicative table on ecologically intelligent decisions.
What is environmental education,what are the importance of environmental education,what are the objectives of environmental education and the guiding principles of environmental education
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AMONG SELECTE...Liwayway Memije-Cruz
Abstract
This study aimed to provide information on the awareness of selected students of PUP Main on Environmental Science concepts for the First Semester, School Year 2008-2009. The descriptive correlation method of research was utilized. Results show that the students, in general possess satisfactory knowledge, desirable attitude and desirable practices towards environmental conservation.
Teachers are the key societal members who can make a difference in the society. They have the ability to shape the minds of budding generation for biodiversity conservation of a locality.
The note is a an original contribution from Dr.Muhammad Mukhtar Alam , a development professional and a Cognitive Psychologist.The concept occurred to me in 2003 while working for Save the Children UK in Rapar ,Gujarat.I could not publish this earlier. After publishing this here on Slideshare, I realised Daniel Goleman had published this in 2009. I understand my conception is different since,here many other features are referred with an indicative table on ecologically intelligent decisions.
What is environmental education,what are the importance of environmental education,what are the objectives of environmental education and the guiding principles of environmental education
What is Environment Education? Why is it necessary? Where to tart and how things are presented? How can we teach environmental education to the children? To answer all these question, this presentation is ready. Teachers will also get some thoughts regarding this subjects.
Challenges teachers face in the integration of Environmental Education into t...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the integration of environmental education into other subjects in the
school curriculum. The study critically examine challenges faced by various subject teachers in the process of
teaching environmental education as an integrated component in their subject areas. The role of teachers in the
implementation of environmental education in developing an environmentally literate citizenry is of great
significance. It was recommended among others that, the government should develop curriculum with clear
goals and content with specific guideline which shall develop teachers’ capacity in the teaching of
environmental education. Successful implementation of any educational policy, largely depends on teacher’s
competencies. Therefore all necessary steps should be taken to address challenges confronting teachers in the
implementation of EE as an integrated component.
KEY TERMS: Environmental education, integration, curriculum
Environmental education is intended for all types of learners, students, out-of-school youth, community leaders, policy makers and the general public to develop appropriate environment-related skills
Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.
What is Environment Education? Why is it necessary? Where to tart and how things are presented? How can we teach environmental education to the children? To answer all these question, this presentation is ready. Teachers will also get some thoughts regarding this subjects.
Challenges teachers face in the integration of Environmental Education into t...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the integration of environmental education into other subjects in the
school curriculum. The study critically examine challenges faced by various subject teachers in the process of
teaching environmental education as an integrated component in their subject areas. The role of teachers in the
implementation of environmental education in developing an environmentally literate citizenry is of great
significance. It was recommended among others that, the government should develop curriculum with clear
goals and content with specific guideline which shall develop teachers’ capacity in the teaching of
environmental education. Successful implementation of any educational policy, largely depends on teacher’s
competencies. Therefore all necessary steps should be taken to address challenges confronting teachers in the
implementation of EE as an integrated component.
KEY TERMS: Environmental education, integration, curriculum
Environmental education is intended for all types of learners, students, out-of-school youth, community leaders, policy makers and the general public to develop appropriate environment-related skills
Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.
This was a design pitch for the Re-Educate mobile app to help university students better recycle on campus in Australia. It presents all user research and concept design towards the initial interactive prototype.
Mapping community perceptions, knowledge & experiences ver2Mavic Pineda
This is a work-in-progress project with acknowledgment of Prof. Erin Joakim of University of Waterloo.
This presentation was delivered last June 18, 2011 in a lounge lecture held in DLSU Manila with guests from Center for Disaster Risk Policy of Florida State University.
This Children are future of a society within a country. They should be provided with all round educational development since educating children has many advantages. If they are educated, they can face any problem and this makes them strong and happy. In other words the growth of a country is dependent on its learned population. Children with special education needs have problems to develop cognitive abilities like thinking, learning and obtain new knowledge and concept. It may also be required to improve their conduct, communication skills and interactions with their environment. It is required to develop customizable and compliant applications designed to support them in adapting with respect to the current situations they face and thus take actions appropriately. Such applications would provide them the assistance to allow them frame their learning essentials and help to process to the diverse sensory and cognitive impairments including the mobility issues. This research will be based on artificial intelligence concept and will be self-adaptable. Besides, in many cases they have the opportunity to perform activities that previously were not accessible to them, because of the interface and contents of the activities have been adapted specifically to them. The study also suggests that the repertoire of types of activities provided is suitable for learning purposes with students with impairments. Finally, the use of electronic devices and multimedia contents increases their interest in learning and attention.
AN INTELLIGENT SELF-ADAPTABLE APPLICATION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN EDUCATION AND L...ijcsit
ABSTRACT
This Children are future of a society within a country. They should be provided with all round educational development since educating children has many advantages. If they are educated, they can face any problem and this makes them strong and happy. In other words the growth of a country is dependent on its learned population. Children with special education needs have problems to develop cognitive abilities like thinking, learning and obtain new knowledge and concept. It may also be required to improve their conduct, communication skills and interactions with their environment. It is required to develop customizable and compliant applications designed to support them in adapting with respect to the current situations they face and thus take actions appropriately. Such applications would provide them the assistance to allow them frame their learning essentials and help to process to the diverse sensory and cognitive impairments including the mobility issues. This research will be based on artificial intelligence concept and will be self-adaptable. Besides, in many cases they have the opportunity to perform activities that previously were not accessible to them, because of the interface and contents of the activities have been adapted specifically to them. The study also suggests that the repertoire of types of activities provided is suitable for learning purposes with students with impairments. Finally, the use of electronic devices and multimedia contents increases their interest in learning and attention.
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
A brief information about the SCOP protein database used in bioinformatics.
The Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for the structural and evolutionary relationships of proteins. It provides a detailed and curated classification of protein structures, grouping them into families, superfamilies, and folds based on their structural and sequence similarities.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
Earliest Galaxies in the JADES Origins Field: Luminosity Function and Cosmic ...Sérgio Sacani
We characterize the earliest galaxy population in the JADES Origins Field (JOF), the deepest
imaging field observed with JWST. We make use of the ancillary Hubble optical images (5 filters
spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
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2. What Is STEM Education?
— Science, Technology,
Engineering, and
Math
— Creates project
based, hands on
learning
— Emphasizes real
world application
and critical thinking
skills
3. Why is STEM Education Important?
— Current lack of proficiency in STEM subjects
— 29% of K-12 teachers report teaching science 2 or fewer
days per week.
— Only 29% of tested high school graduates were labeled as
college ready in science subjects
— Need to inspire students’ interest in STEM
— Of all 9th graders in 2001, only about 4% are expected to
earn college degrees in STEM fields in 2011
4. “Technology truly transfixes
the students’ focus. They
are 100% engaged. They are
so engaged, they don’t even
realize how much of the
curriculum is tied in.”
-Veteran teacher at Scales
6. STEM in the Workforce
— Projections for 2014 show that 15/20 of the fastest
growing jobs are in STEM related fields
— The STEM workforce contains about 21.4 million people,
which is about 15% of the employed population
— Employment in STEM fields is increasing faster than non-
STEM related occupations.
7. “We are now at an
inflection point for a much
bolder transformation of
education powered by
technology”
-National Education Technology Plan 2010,
Department of Education
8. Greening Technology
— Technology can help appeal to a variety of learning styles.
— Technology is a way to engage and inspire children
— “Technology is an amplifier…it helps us extend our
senses. We interact with the environment through our
senses, so technology as an amplifier seems a logical
element.”
9. Programs with iPads
— Used to target programs
with lower enrollment
— Ways to engage youth and
inspire them to learn about
the environment
— Ability to connect different
generations on the island
and inspire the youth to
continue our mission of
conservation, education and
preservation
10. How to Use Apps in Programs
Birds Eye- $19.99
— Uses GPS coordinates to
locate recent bird spottings
near your location
— Provides additional
information about your own
bird sightings- including
photographs and bird calls!
— Citizen science aspect- can
log and photograph your own
bird sightings to application
data
11. How to Use Apps in Programs
Leaf Snap- Free!
— Acts as an electronic field guide
for plants
— Useful for Conservation Corps
camp programs
— Helps identify species of trees
or plants based off of pictures
using visual recognition
software
12. How to Use Apps in Programs
Star Map- $5.00
— May be used to enhance Bald
Head After Dark and Turtle Walk
— Uses compass to locate and
identify stars at your location-
even as you move it across the
sky!
— Acts as an interactive
planetarium
— Provides additional information
about objects in the sky
13. How to Use Apps in Programs
Project Noah- Free!
— Citizen Science app that could
be used with any program
— Allows citizens to record wildlife
observations- including GPS
coordinates, photographs, and
additional notes
— Scientists compile data from
citizen scientists
— Allows people to identify any
unknown wildlife observations
14. How to Use Apps in Programs
The Wild Lab Bird and Marine-
Free!
— Citizen science application to help
scientists gather data
— Upload nature encounters related
to birds and various marine
invertebrates
— May be used with birding
programs, camps, and
beachcombing programs
— Uses GPS and camera to upload
valuable information about wildlife
found
15. Grants as Funding
— Grants are awards of financial assistance from an
agency to carry out a public purpose of support
— Steps to Writing a Grant:
— Identify goals
— Address mission and objectives within the
community
— Create action plan for implementation
— Create plan for evaluation progress
16. STEM Education Grants
— American Honda Foundation
— Mission: “To help meet the needs of American society in
the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding
grants to nonprofits…”
— Funding priority: “Youth education, specifically in the areas
of science, technology, engineering, math, the
environment, job training and literacy”
17. STEM Education Grants
— Melinda Gray Ardia Environment Foundation
— Mission- “To support educators in developing
environmental curricula that integrate field
activities and classroom teaching.
— Emphasizes importance of hands on ecology and
experiential learning
18. STEM Education Grants
— Additional Grant Opportunities:
— Verizon Foundation- focus on STEM education for
K-12 youth
— Dominion Foundation- focus on STEM education
19. “The more clearly we
focus our attention on
the wonders and
realities of the universe
about us, the less taste
we shall have for
destruction”
-Rachel Carson
