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Podcasts

A variety of podcasts with content related to Earth and space science issues

Audience: All
Age Appropiateness: All Ages
Science Topic: Astronomy, Physical Science
Partner: Adler Planetarium
More information: http://www.adlerpodcast.com/

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ComPADRE: Digital Resources for Physics & Astronomy Education

ComPADRE is a network of Physics and Astronomy education resource collections for communities of students, faculty, and the public.

Age Appropriateness: All Ages
Science Topic: Physics, Astronomy, Science
Partner: American Association of Physics Teachers
More information: http://www.compadre.org/

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Science, Art, and Technology website

Hear specialists in art history, art conservation, and the sciences discuss the connections between art, science, and technology in video clips, along with lesson plans, student projects, and self-guided tour ideas.

Audience: Educators
Age Appropriateness: 14 to 18 years old
Science Topic: Ongoing-web resource
Partner: Art Institute of Chicago
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago
More information: http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/sciarttech/

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Talent Pipeline Development

Talent Pipeline Development projects utilize the vast experience and expertise of industry professionals to define and catalogue career opportunities to give students reality-based information about science jobs, including descriptions, skills and education requirements, expected salary ranges, and how to advance in a given career.

Audience: Educators, Students, Public
Age Appropriateness: Adults
Science Topic: Life Sciences
Partner: iBIO Institute
Telephone: 312.422.1111 x3
More information: http://ibioinstitute.org/programs/eduoverview.html

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Educator Guides

The Field Museum's Education Department develops on-line Educator Guides to provide detailed information on field trip planning, alignment with Illinois State Learning Standards, as well as hands-on ideas of classroom activities to do before and after your visit to the Museum; check out all of our Educator Guides that correspond to both permanent and temporary exhibitions at www.fieldmuseum.org.

Audience: Educators
Age Appropriateness: All Ages
Science Topic: Biology, Earth Science, Anthropology
Partner: The Field Museum
Date(s): 7/1/2008
Location: The Field Museum
Telephone: 312-665-7536
More information: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/education/edu_guides.htm

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Online Media and TV

Visit this American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) resource for podcasts, audio news releases, TV interviews, videos, and up-to-the minute information on animal health, public health, food safety, and veterinary careers.

Audience: All
Age Appropriateness: All Ages
Science Topic: Veterinary Medicine
Partner: American Veterinary Medical Association
More information:

AVMA Media Library: http://www.avmamedia.org/default.asp

AVMA Online TV: http://www.avmatv.org/

AVMA food safety site: http://www.keepourfoodsafe.org/

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