ETHOS News
2009-03-18
2009 Summer Camps and Workshops (INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL)
NEW: Camp Invention
NEW: Cloning Glo Genes [Read More]
2009-02-02
Download Materials from ETHOS staff presentations at HASTI 2009 [Read More]
2008-10-31
Science Rocks (literally) at Eastwood [Read More]
2008-09-12
Join Len Kring, Elkhart’s own Aquatic Biologist, as he helps students stay connected to the environment. [Read More]
2008-02-14
Thanks to the TCU Innovative Educator Award, Kate Baumgartner and her 6th grade class from Feeser Elementary school ride the undulating waves of science! [Read More]
2007-09-03
See Brett Schuler use inquiry centered instruction with his 6th grade class! [Read More]
2006-03-25
Science Web Site Feature! SCIENCE: How the World Works. [Read More]
2006-02-14
View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move through space towards the Earth in successive orders of magnitude until you reach a tall oak tree just outside the buildings of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory… [Read More]
2006-01-03
Order Forms for the Advanced Life Science: Animals Kit & Plant and Soil Kit from The Indiana Indiana Department of Work Force Development. [Read More]

 STARLAB Portable Planetarium

STARLAB

Inflatable Planetarium you can lease.

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 Bluebirds at Woodland


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 Welcome to ETHOS
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Phone: 574-266-7149  Toll-free 888-724-4386

ETHOS' Goal is to support the best science curriculum and instruction available. A hands on, inquiry-centered approach engages students and the ETHOS Matrix of recommended kits is aligned with the state and ISTEP science standards. ETHOS provides science kit management including science kit refurbishment. ETHOS can serve as a district's science materials support center. In addition, ETHOS offers in-depth quality Professional Development for teachers. This training builds on the instructional skills they already possess and provides the key to utilizing the full potential of the hands on curriculum. science kit refurbishment science kit refurbishment science kit refurbishment science kit refurbishment science kit refurbishment
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Need help with a Science Fair Project?





Science Buddies
is a non-profit organization empowering students from all walks of life to help themselves and each other develop a love of science and an understanding of the scientific method. With the help of our Mentors and Advisors, we help students improve their science skills and literacy, and we inspire them to consider additional study or careers in science. click here to open in a new window

Click here to find the results of the 2009 Elkhart Science Fair!

Click here to download "an Elkhart Science Fair entry form and information."

Click here to download "What Makes a Good Science Fair Project."

For more information contact Dave Emery, District Science Specialist, at 262-5817 or demery@elkhart.k12.in.us

 Why the Butterfly?
The Butterfly Symbol

A caterpillar emerges from an egg as a wormlike creature. It eats and grows rapidly until it enters a dormant state in which it is encased in a protective wrapper (chrysalis). With time an amazing transformation inside the chrysalis produces a beautiful butterfly.

Textbook-only science education produces limited, caterpillarlike science knowledge. The use of inquiry focused, hands-on-learning transforms science understanding and encourages complete development much as a butterfly is completely developed.

To read the story behind this symbol, click here.

 Classroom Excellence


Brett Schuler is a 6th Grade Teacher at Cleveland Elementary School.  Take a tour with Brett as he guides his class through an Inquiry Based Science lesson.  Mr. Schuler received a grant to purchase a Pitsco Straw Launcher, then designed and created  Science lessons, and integrated them into other curricular areas.  Mr. Schuler is a third year Science Liaison associated with an MSP grant awarded to ETHOS, Elkhart Community Schools and Purdue University.

Brett Schulers 6th Grade Class
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