Filed under: Best Practice, K-12, STEM, Science, Teacher Opportunities, fellowships
Applications are currently available for the 2010-2011 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. This program is open to current public or private elementary and secondary mathematics, technology and science classroom teachers with demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Selected teachers spend a school year in a congressional office, the Department of Energy, or a federal agency such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Applicants for this program must be U.S. citizens and be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district. Applicants must have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years. Three recommendations are required. One must be from a school district official.
During the fellowship, each Einstein Fellow receives a monthly stipend plus a monthly cost of living allowance. In addition, there is a moving/relocation allowance as well as a professional travel allowance.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 13, 2010. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.trianglecoalition.org/fellows/einapp.htm
Filed under: Best Practice, Educational Materials, K-12, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Workshop
John Ensworth at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies and the NASA Science Mission Directorate invite you to attend an upcoming online professional development workshop.
Topic: Enrichment Problems in Space Science XVI
In the sixteenth bi-monthly installment of these mission- and inquiry-oriented mathematics problems, Dr. Sten Odenwald will supply background for and lead participants through problems from his “Problems in Space Science” series. The goal of these problems is to teach students about space weather by using mathematics. Each problem begins with real world questions, missions and situations, and applies the necessary mathematics for a solution. Participants may ask questions and work along in this fully interactive Webinar environment. http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov
Date: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m., EST (Greenwich Mean Time -05:00, New York)
Participants must first register for this meeting. There is no cost for this event. Note: Only the first 150 registrants will be accepted. Register ASAP!
If this meeting is full, you will receive an e-mail that reads:
“Your registration for this meeting is denied.”
In that case, we ask you to please join us in the next workshop! If you do miss this event, we will send you the link to a video archive of the workshop so you will still be able to benefit from the exercises.
Please join the meeting 10-15 minutes before start to make sure your computer is prepared to run the Webex software. You may also pre-install the Webex plug-in following the instructions at the bottom of this e-mail.
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Where to register for this meeting
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1. Go to https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?ED=123584897&RG=1&UID=1117126777&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D.
2. Register for the meeting.
Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the meeting.
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Closed Captioning is available during the Webinar. A link to this will be provided closer to meeting time.
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For assistance
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1. Go to https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/mc
2. Click “Assistance”.
3. Click “Support”.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session. This video and earlier product videos will be available via a Web-based archive tool will soon be located at: http://www.strategies.org/education/index.aspx?sub=education&sub2=professional
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To check the setup of your computer and pre-install the plug-in software, use the following links:
WebEx will automatically setup Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you join a meeting. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by clicking this link: https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php
The host requests that you check for compatibility of rich media players for Universal Communications Format (UCF) before you join the session. UCF allows you to view multimedia during the session. To check now, click the following link: https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/systemdiagnosis.php
Meeting Manager for Microsoft® Windows® – MSI Installer
• Meeting Center automatically downloads, installs and configures Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you start or join a meeting. However, you may choose to download and run the Meeting Manager Installer before starting or joining a meeting. You must have administrator privileges on your computer to use this installer.
• Download Meeting Manager Installer for Internet Explorer https://nasa.webex.com/client/T25L/atmcie.msi
• Download Meeting Manager Installer for Mozilla Firefox/Netscape Navigator https://nasa.webex.com/client/T25L/atmcns.msi
Meeting Manager for Mac® OS X (PowerPC)
• Meeting Manager for Mac OS X (PowerPC) is set up automatically the first time you start or join a meeting. The Installer for Mac OS X (PowerPC) can be used to manually install or uninstall Meeting Manager for Mac OS X (PowerPC).
• Download Meeting Manager Installer for Mac OS X (PowerPC) https://nasa.webex.com/client/T25L/mac/powerpc/webexinstaller.hqx
The Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) desires to identify and provide seed funding to new and existing programs that will support AESP by adapting an AESP provided curriculum Toolkit to the standards and needs of the recipient’s state and implementing exemplary, sustainable, pre-service or in-service educator, professional development courses based upon this curriculum.
The Foundation anticipates that ten to twenty awards will be made under this CAN. The total pool of funds available to award is $300,000. The Foundation anticipates that it will reissue this CAN on a yearly basis.
Competition is open to individuals qualified to serve as principal investigators at colleges, universities and non-profit organizations that are members in good standing of the Space Grant program as of the proposal due date listed in this announcement.
AESP website: http://csats.psu.edu/aesp.htm CAN Release Date: May 4, 2009 Proposals Due: October 9, 2009 Anticipated Award Date: November 20, 2009 Program Website: http://www.spacegrant.org/aesp/
Full text of the AESP Implementation Mini Grant CAN here: AESP Implementation Mini-Grants CAN 2009
Filed under: Best Practice, Educational Materials, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop
NASA Education Workshop: Push the Envelope!
September 21-22, 2009
4:00-8:00pm PST
Ashland, Oregon
Register now! Space is limited.
Online Registration: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/Page.asp?NavID=207
Teachers are invited to participate in an education workshop facilitated by NASA education specialist Tony Leavitt. The eight hour / two evening worshop will cover a slice of NASA education with topics and inquiry/problem-based activities ranging from earth science, the solar system, lunar and Mars explorations and challenges. You will go away with more questions than answers, but isn’t that what education is all about? Come join us! please direct questions to Angela at 552-6332
Workshop Cost: $10
1 Graduate Credit is available for $55 (complete a registration form for ED 399 or ED 500)
Location: Southern Oregon University, Education/Psychology building, rm 150
Class size: Min 20 / Max 45
Course objectives:
1. Educators will explain how two new things they learned in the Exploration Experience trailer visit relate to their curriculum.
2. Participants will analyze and report on 3 online NASA education resources.
3. Educators will critique the inquiry lessons presented and discuss classroom challenges they foresee in each.
4. Each educator will create an outline of one NASA lesson to be facilitated in his/her classroom.
5. Participants will assess the SOU/NASA workshop in a one page reflection piece.
Filed under: Best Practice, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop
“Voyage” to the Moon and Beyond Educator Workshop at Space Center Houston on July 7, 2009
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a full day of educational experiences at Space Center Houston. The “Voyage” to the Moon and Beyond Educator Workshop will take place on July 7, 2009. Each educator will leave this workshop with new curriculum support materials, lunar sample certification, six hours of continuing education credit and a better understanding of our moon and solar system.
The cost for this workshop is $40 per person. It includes lunch at Space Center Houston. The workshop includes four classes that will take participants to the far reaches of the solar system. Classes include:
–Voyage Solar System Model and Starlab Planetarium: Tour the solar system with the state-of-the-art Voyage Solar System model and travel virtually in the Starlab Planetarium. Each participant will receive “Journey Through the Solar System” curriculum support material that was written by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education .
–Space Suits Through the Generations: Spacesuits have come a long way since the Mercury program. Learn about the history of the spacesuit, its transformations and the resources available to educators.
–Lunar Sample Certification: Learn about the history of the moon and its geology. Participants will become certified to borrow lunar and meteorite samples. Each participant will receive a Moon Educator Guide.
–Saturn V Experience: Visit Rocket Park and see a full size Saturn V rocket. Learn about the Apollo missions and how they changed the world. Each participant will receive the NASA Rocket Educator Guide filled with ideas on how to use rockets in the classroom.
For more information, visit http://www.spacecenter.org/TeachersWorkshop.html
Filed under: Best Practice, Higher Education, K-12, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Webcasts
The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) will hold a three-part “webinar series,” beginning June 16. The series will explore the NSDL collections and highlight what works for teaching chemistry, physics and physical science, as well as using rich-media in teaching science.
NSDL was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
To register or just browse the library, go to http://nsdl.org/
Filed under: Best Practice, Educational Materials, K-12, Lesson Plans, NASA, NSTA, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Opportunities, Webcasts
Join NASA, NSTA and WGBH for a free Web seminar that will put science concepts into context with resources from NASA and PBS’ Design Squad. The Web seminar will take place on June 4, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Learn how six engineering activities from the “On the Moon” guide can help your students apply physical and Earth/space science concepts learned in class. Concepts like the moon, force, energy, simple machines, Newton’s Laws, EM-spectrum measurement, and technology related to living and working on the moon will be addressed. The fun, open-ended challenges not only put science concepts in a meaningful context, but they show students that the design process is a powerful way to develop solutions for problems.
Finally, see how easy it is to incorporate the activities into your curriculum. Each activity connects with topics taught in the Grades 3–12 curricula; maps to education standards; uses low- cost, readily available materials; takes one class period; and is easy to set up. Students have never had so much fun meeting a host of science, math and technology standards, all while putting what they know into practice by tackling engineering challenges.
To learn more and to register online, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/WGBH/Webseminar.aspx .
Filed under: Astronomy, Best Practice, Cool Science, K-12, Lesson Plans, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Opportunities
For almost 20 years, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has inspired and engaged educators and students of all ages. U.S. formal (K-12, college) and informal educators are invited to submit their best examples of using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Those selected as “Top Stars” will receive national recognition and awards.
Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.
For more information, visit http://topstars.strategies.org
Filed under: Best Practice, Educational Materials, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Webcasts
NASA’s Digital Learning Network presents a series of videoconferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products.
During each event, product producers, authors and experts will demonstrate their materials designed to optimize awareness and understanding of science concepts. Instructional objectives, accessing the materials and primary contacts for the materials will also be discussed. During the videoconferences, participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter that will be addressed during the presentation.
The following topics will be covered:
Meteorology: An Educators Resource Guide for Inquiry-Based Learning: April 29, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Meteorology is one of the oldest observational sciences in human history and perhaps the most relevant to a broad segment of society. Learn how the first early meteorologists used this knowledge for their success and survival. This educator guide covers weather patterns, climate and measurement tools.
NASA Explores Virtual Worlds: May 27, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Virtual immersive environments are increasing in popularity in modern America. Explore the virtual world that NASA education is building in Second Life and learn how to become an active citizen of this world.
For more information about these videoconferences and to sign up online, visit http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/
Filed under: Best Practice, Educator Institute, Higher Education, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities
The Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) in partnership with the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to announce the 2009 Pre-Service Teacher Institute (PSTI) at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex from May 31, 2009 to June 12, 2009. The PSTI is a two week residential workshop. The purpose of this program is to increase students’ skills in teaching mathematics and science, while incorporating technology in their curriculum. This program is open to full time rising junior or senior student at an accredited minority institution and should be an Early Childhood or Elementary Education major. A financial support package is provided to all participants.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
Please visit the PSTI website for application forms and more information on the program.
http://www.floridaspacegrant.org/fsgc_pre_college_activities2.php?ID=16
