The purpose of this site is to help teachers and students understand project-based learning in science classes, using browser-based media design software to create science content, and how students can become creative innovators. On our Blogs page, you can read posts about why teaching creativity is essential in science education, the characteristics of project-based learning, and examples of excellent student projects. On the Frameworks page, you can view videos that explain the theoretical and conceptual frameworks used for my doctoral dissertation, including pedagogies and planned research. On the Software Training page there are linked longer format videos (15-30 minutes each) that will train you how to use browser-based media design software to create your own science media content. The Digital Media Micro Lessons (DMMLs) page includes descriptions and links to shorter videos (< 3 minutes each) that teach students how to create a small portion or module of the longer videos, one step at a time. These videos also contain blinking letters that spell out a hidden message. There are eight (8) introductory videos linked here that explain the Cosmic Creator Challenge. The Projects page provides a table of potential project approaches and media that can be used, with examples and descriptions. It also provides a Choice Matrix that can be downloaded. The Cosmic Creator Challenge page describes my dissertation research project hosted by Clark Planetarium for all 6th grade students in Utah to create their own science communication media on the Utah SEEd space standards (6.1.3, 6.1.2, and 6.1.3). The Forms page contains documents and forms which can be downloaded or filled out online for competing in the Challenge, including the Informed Consent form, and links to the Registration form, the Peer Critique form, and the Project Description and Teacher Feedback forms. Elements Unearthed is a link to my blog about science education, the chemical elements, and global awareness. It contains many examples of creative projects that my students have completed concerning the elements and the history of chemistry. Spaced Out Classroom is a link to my blog on astronomy education, with examples of additional creative student projects that I hope you will explore. Click the About button to find out more about who I am and my background and experience.
If you are a Utah 6th grade teacher and are interested in having your students participate in the Cosmic Creator Challenge, here is a direct link to the Google registration form:
https://forms.gle/oYk1QJ1STvffqZYn7
The Creative Science Classroom 