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Building assessment tools together
Want to know more about what students are learning through their Vital Signs investigations? So do we! 8 experienced Vital Signs teachers, 3 researchers from Stanford University, 1 researcher from...
View ArticleSeptember events on invasive species
Two upcoming informational events on invasive species:Important Invasive Pests of the United States (and available treatments) - Sept. 14Farmington Invasive Plant ID workshop - Sept. 25Interested?...
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Participants rock the ID cards
Have you seen the VS species ID cards library lately? For years we had been dreaming of the day when all of our ID card photos and content would be generated by VS participants. We took a first big...
View ArticleBreaking News! EAB in MA
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been creeping east. This July the invasive insect was found in Connecticut, and just this morning Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that it...
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VS and the Framework
Last week at the Maine Science Teachers Association (MSTA) annual conference Rhonda Tate of Dedham School and I got to share Vital Signs with a group of interested teachers from around the state. One...
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Designing WITH Teachers update
We want to share with you the full video recording that provides an overview of the Designing with Teachers publication that the Annenberg Innovation Lab released in October. You can download the...
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Fall 2012 - A long and talkative season!
After last spring, we didn’t think any new records could be set. You all proved us wrong! This was the longest and most talkative fall field season yet with 1315 comments made and the latest...
View ArticleCreative, multimedia, video projects enhance learning
Found the article Application of Core Science Concepts Using Digital Video: A “Hands-On” Laptop Approach from the NSTA Journal of College Science Teaching really interesting. The gist is that students...
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Massabesic Middle School’s Search for the New England Cottontail
A special guest post from Pat Parent of Massabesic Middle School! Students at Massabesic Middle School continue “student scientist” efforts with fieldwork into the winter season. Students on the...
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Webinar - Invasive Shrubs in Eastern US
When I saw the announcement for a webinar called, “Invasive Shrubs in Eastern US Forests: Filling an Empty Niche?,” I wondered if “filling a niche” meant that invasive species could be beneficial in...
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Award-winning
We all got an award! On behalf of the whole Vital Signs community, we're excited and honored to receive the Excellence in Environmental Education Program Award from the Maine Environmental Education...
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Vital Signs NORTH!
There’s a new group of (amazing!) teachers in Central Aroostook County who are excited to get their students contributing to Vital Signs. Schools in the mix were:read more
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Shiny new data entry tools
Time to play with the new data entry pages! We've been listening to you and watching where the data entry process trips you up. We think we've fixed some things and added some useful features. This is...
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Reclaiming Mackworth
Guest post by Jamien Jacobs, Friends School of Portland, Mackworth IslandWhat's the problem?Mackworth Island, off the coast of Falmouth, is currently home to several schools, a stunning public trail...
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VS club in Vinalhaven - Collaborating to solve problems and engage kids outside
Guest blog post by Amy Palmer, Vinalhaven School This fall and winter we started a Vital Signs club at Vinalhaven School. Our focus so far has been on the Winter Moth.read more
View ArticleWhat does an insect have to do with basket weaving?
If you're interested in learning what an invasive insect has to do with basket weaving, here's an event for you!read more
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Spring 2013 - A Rockin' Field Season
The Vital Signs community had another energetic and exciting spring. Students, educators, citizen scientists, and species experts actively contributed and shared data, multimedia projects, feedback,...
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Intern Event 2013
On Tuesday, July 16th, the VS team including Jeffrey, the VS intern, headed out with five other GMRI interns in search of native and invasive species in Robinson Woods II in Cape Elizabeth. It was...
View ArticleVital Signs Summer Internship
Hi Vital Signs Community! I'm Jeffrey, the 2013 VS Summer intern. In a quick blog post, I wanted to introduce myself and give all of you a quick overview of what I've done this summer for the VS...
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