MESA Advisors Information and Resource Page

 Southern MESA Advisors Sheila Marquez and Josie Olivas test their on-site design cantilever at a MESA Advisor training.

 

Suggested Plan of Action

Lesson Plans

 

Links:

  • AZ-LIVE is a room where university researchers, faculty and students can be immersed in a three-dimensional, computer-generated world. 30-45 minute demonstrations can be scheduled for campus visits.
  • School visits, web-based visits, science kits and teacher workshops are all part of the new education and outreach efforts through the now UA run Biosphere 2.
  • Phoenix Mars Mission (http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu)
    Learn all about the Phoenix Mars Mission. Download activities and materials to facilitate student understanding of fundamental concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • BIO5 develops and supports life science outreach programs that provide K-12 students with exciting, hands-on experiences. Additionally, Bio 5 a number of professional development and research opportunities for teachers.
  • The Physics Factory (http://www.physicsfactory.org)
    The Physics Factory is a team of scientists and educators with a common goal: to share their enthusiasm for physics with students, teachers and the community. Through a combination of hands-on learning and eye-popping stage shows, The Physics Factory aims to show that physics is an exciting process of discovery and invention, and a rewarding career.
  • The Science and Mathematics Education Center (SAMEC) supports, facilitates and promotes collaboration among members of The University of Arizona, community colleges and local school districts, facilitating collective integration of UA science, mathematics, engineering and technology research into K-16 education.
  • UA College of Science Outreach (http://cos.arizona.edu/sci_outreach/outreach_home.asp)
    Listing of outreach opportunities and programs from the UA College of Science
  • Hippocampus.org - Your free One-Stop Educational Resource
  • American Society for Engieering Education (http://www.engineeringk12.org/)
  • U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Edcuation Website(http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/)
    On this site you'll find links to more than 350 lesson plans and activities on energy efficiency and renewable energy for grades K-12. Each includes a short summary that identifies curriculum integration, time, materials, and national standards.

  • Thinkfinity - Free Educational Resources for Everyone (http://www.thinkfinity.org/)
  • Intel Education (http://www.intel.com/education/)