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 -- Skip to Content Montclair State University PRISM Menu Search Search Menu PRISM Institutes & Workshops Wipro SEF Program The NGSS Implementation Roundtable Resources Responses to NGSS Implementation Roundtable Questions Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning Contact PRISM News Funders What can we help you find? University Twitter University Facebook University Instagram University YouTube Professional Resources in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) Institutes and Workshops Wipro SEF Program Contact PRISM News & Events Innovate STEM Fellowship Teacher Resources PRISM serves the state as a New Jersey STEM Professional Development Provider supporting school districts by improving the way the sciences and mathematics are taught. PRISM scientists, educators and classroom teachers are content-area specialists in curriculum, professional development and pedagogy. PRISM programs emphasize inquiry-based and constructivist teaching strategies , deep content knowledge development, effective curriculum planning, and instructional technology to improve learning outcomes in science and mathematics. PRISM staff members work closely with administrators in diverse districts. The goal is the design of professional development programs that are strong in content and standards-based teaching. Services Summer institutes that model best practices Planning programs to aid implementation Videoconference programs with scientists School team development School year in-service programs Website support and distance learning The Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning is dedicated to teaching teachers, equipped with programs for experiential learning and video-chat connections for distance learning. News The New Jersey STEM Innovation Fellowship Bringing outstanding teachers together to explore innovative STEM teaching practices and share what they learn with others Monday July 22, 2019 Readorium Success Story Readorium is a web-based intervention that supports students in grade 3 to 8 as they read nonfiction scientific texts and supplements classroom curricula aligned with NGSS. Wednesday June 5, 2019 Events Teacher Resources The Rainforest Connection Panama Topics and Resources Engineering & Invention in NJ Schools – Experiences to Guide K-12 Curriculum Design On January 24, 2020 Montclair State’s PRISM along with Rider-SELECT hosted a showcase of engineering design challenges and creative invention activities that could be integrated into school curricula in alignment with the current NJ State Science Standards. The agenda included panels of professional engineers who work with K-12 schools, and experienced K-12 educators who shared how to implement successes and resources relative to engineering and invention education. Discussions explored what works, challenges, resources, and offered trouble-shooting advice. Workshop experiences and networking activities embedded in the day enabled participants to gain hands-on understanding of engineering practices and the three-dimensional nature of engineering education to be implemented under the NJ standards. Here are some online resources of material offered during our showcase and are available for download. K-8 NGSS Prism Engineering Design Presentation TG Plastic Bots Lesson Flow Presentation 2019 TG Plastic Bots Engineering Project New Jersey, the Invention State-1 Hillside Grammer School teacher Training Hacksaw Blade article About Engineering Revision 1 Launch Creativity with Ping-Pong Ball Challenge -Joanne & Harry 100+ Activities to Bring STEM to Life for Classrooms and Student Project Teams The Big Book of STEM Classroom Activities: 125+ Challenges and Team Designs Our Partners in Science Education Sterling Hill Mining Museum The Lemur Conservation Chan Chich Lodge Belize Western Alliance For Nature Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-655-4000 Campus Map University Twitter University Facebook University Instagram University YouTube PRISM Institutes & Workshops Wipro SEF Program The NGSS Implementation Roundtable Resources Bristol-Myers Squibb Center for Science Teaching and Learning Contact PRISM News Funders Montclair State About Montclair Academics Admissions Alumni Arts and Culture Athletics Campus Life Giving Research Policies Copyright and Disclaimer Title IX Information Emergency/Plans Notice of Non-Discrimination Annual Security Report Middle States Accreditation Website Privacy Notice...