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Great Prairie AEA provides science services aligned with National Science Education Standards and the Iowa Professional Development Model focused on improving students' science achievement. Services concentrate on meeting the needs of teachers for research-based science strategies, content, and skills.

Science Wiki


Services 

• Every Learner Inquires Leadership Team
• Inquiry Science Professional Development
• Kit-based Science Instruction
• District/school-site instructional strategies assistance, & follow-up: classroom visits, curriculum alignment, assessment, instructional strategies, resources, and professional learning communities

 

Contact

Tami Plein
Science Consultant
800-382-8970 Ext. 1162 Burlington Office
Tami.plein@gpaea.org

Rosemary Peck
Science Consultant
800-382-8970 Ext. 3012  Mt. Pleasant Office
rosemary.peck@gpaea.org


Related Links Interactive Science Websites
Interactive Science Collection
Virtual Frog Dissection

Research & Curriculum
Content Network Research for Reading, Math and Science
Iowa Academy of Science
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa Science Teachers Section
Iowa Integrating Standards Project - Science Standards
and Benchmarks

Learning Pt. Research Center
National Science Teachers Association

Teacher Resources & Lesson Plans
Iowa Discounts for K-12 Science and Math
AEA Science Teaching Topics
MarcoPolo
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
IowaAEAOnline

Video/Podcasting Resources
AEA 11 Science podcast (Quick Time movies about Science Topics)
Annenberg Digital Videos (click on video on demand icon to view free educational videos)
ICN Science Sessions through IPTV

 

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Burlington Office: 3601 West Avenue Road, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-6561 or 800-382-8970 FAX: 319-753-1527
Ottumwa Office: 2814 N. Court Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 641-682-8591 or 800-622-0027 FAX: 641-682-9083

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