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For more information contact Monica Brelsford, Hot Science
Coordinator,
406.994.7016 or mbrelsford@montana.edu
 The Thermal Biology Institute at Montana State University presents Hot Science!—a program for the middle school 7th and 8th grade classroom.
Hot Science! is an integrated set of resources , lessons , and props focused on the unique thermal systems of Yellowstone National Park and tied to National Science Standards. This set of materials contains lessons on microbiology , classification , geology , and biochemistry inquiry-based activities that are related to Yellowstone thermal environments. Lessons target science literacy concepts like biodiversity , energy flow , and scale.
The Hot Science! Program makes learning fun and relevant!
Hot
Science! Materials under development include:
Teaching Materials:
• Lesson Plans
• Background Materials
• Teacher’s Manual
• Quick Start DVD
• MAP
• Tree of Life Poster
• Microbe Models
Technology Tools:
• Scalar ProScopes for microbial investigations
• Vernier CBL’s and Probes for data collection
Hands-on Training:
• Hot Science! workshops and field trips are available for local educators, plan ahead for District PIR days , for more information please contact mbrelsford@montana.edu
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