Passport to Knowledge

Target Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, General Interest

PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE is an ongoing series of electronic field trips to scientific frontiers." Supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, public television, and other collaborators, it encourages and permits students to interact through projects like…

PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE uses broadcast TV, videotape, e-mail, the World Wide Web, and hands-on discovery activities so students can actively simulate the science seen on camera and online in their own classrooms. It’s flexible so that even teachers with limited time and technology can participate. Targeted at middle school students, activities can be adapted up or down in grade, and also provide connections to math, social studies, language arts, technology, and other disciplines, while meeting the National Science Education standards.

System Requirements:

VIDEO: TV or VCR

ONLINE: Internet Access (viable via slow- or high-speed connection), e-mail, or a World Wide Web Browser

PRINT: Teacher's Guide, student worksheets, posters

Access: http://passporttoknowledge.com/

Additional Information:

PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE
P.O. Box 1587
Morristown. NJ 07962-1587
Vox: 973-656-9403 Fax: 973-656-9813
Ptkinfo@passporttoknowledge.com