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ACHÚ, a book to educate children about COVID-19 in a simple and fun way

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The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust (PRPHT), was given the task of developing the “Achú” Activity Book, to educate children about the new Coronavirus COVID-19. The book was created with the idea of ​​raising awareness in children, in a simple and fun way, of the world’s reality in relation to this disease, which is already considered a global pandemic, and nobody is exempt from it.

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Ciencia al Servicio "Kit" for STEM educators

As part of its initiative for STEM educators in response to natural disasters, CienciaPR have designed a prototype of an "emergency kit"  for teachers containing accessible and reproducible educational material, with content aligned  to  the Department of Education' of Puerto Rico’s science and math standards (and with the ability to align to other subject standards)  for  elementary, intermediate and higher levels (regular and Montessori), along with guidelines for its implementation. Educational material can be used outside the traditional classroom and does not require the use of electrical power, and/or advanced technology. Materials in each "kit" can cover content for approximately 3-5 months.  

Natural Disaster Response for STEM Educators in Puerto Rico: How to help?

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When a natural disaster affects the physical structure of classrooms and schools, the continuity of education is typically impacted. Depending on the severity of the disaster, educators and students may spend long periods without teaching or learning. This has been the case for Puerto Rico, an archipelago located in a geographical area vulnerable to climate change, and exposed to storms, hurricanes and seismic activity.

Forging an education at the service of Puerto Rico

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We are launching the Educación al Servicio (Education in Service) Blog! To being, we would like to review our CienciaPR initiatives and contributions in the area of STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and how these have evolved to influence the educational environment within and outside the classroom.

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Job Opening, The Exploratorium Teacher Institute, San Francisco, CA

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The Exploratorium Teacher Institute (TI) is seeking a PhD scientist with expertise in environmental science and the ability to explain complex ideas using basic principles from multiple science disciplines.

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Ciencia Al Servicio Project

Ciencia al Servicio de Puerto Rico it is an educational project that seeks to democratize and transform scientific education by putting science at the service of society (Science at Service). The program brings together experts in STEM areas, educators and students to implement during the academic year, project-based learning science lessons that:
  • Are developed by teachers and STEM professionals during a summer workshop
  • Integrate project-based learning (PBL) with science education standards
  • Provide role models for students through visits of scientists to schools
  • Provide culturally and socially relevant educational experiences and promote citizen integration and service by students
  • Encourages critical thinking and the development of positive attitudes towards science

Trying out new educational tools by using primate bones

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Wilson González-Espada

A group of scientists and teachers at the Caribbean Primate Research Center are developing relevant and interactive educational activities for students. 

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RCM defends health and education in Congress

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Myrna Rodriguez

Students from the University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus offered the Community Health class in front of Puerto Rico's Statehouse in order to present the results from a series of investigations.

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Puerto Rico deficient in education

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Keila López Alicea

The education system in Puerto Rico, both public and private, occupies one of the last spots in world clasification based on the results from an international standarized test. These results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) should serve as motivation for the country to improve its educational system. 

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