Filed under: Educator Institute, Higher Education, K-12, NASA, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities
The NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project awards one-year fellowships each year to over 40 current and prospective teachers.
Fellows take five online graduate courses, learning to apply research- based pedagogical strategies and cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content in their classroom and becoming a part of a special network of like-minded educators.
Applications will be accepted July 1 to September 30. Selections will be announced before Thanksgiving 2009.
Endeavor Fellows will be awarded a NASA Endeavor Certificate in STEM Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition, 15 graduate credits are awarded from other regionally-accredited partners in higher education.
For more information, visit http://www.us-satellite.net/endeavor/index.cfm
Filed under: Cool Science, Educator Institute, K-12, NASA, STEM, Science, Teacher Opportunities
The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Office of Education, in partnership with the AERO Institute, NASA Teaching From Space Program, and California State University Fullerton, is accepting applications for 10 secondary educators (grades 7-12), who specialize in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, to engage in a six-week end-to-end Airborne Research Experience for Educators (AREE) from July 6-Aug. 14, 2009. The AREE project will be implemented in parallel with the Student Airborne Research Program led by the National Suborbital Education and Resource Center at the University of North Dakota.
Participants will engage in airborne science research by collecting in-flight sensor data of air, land and sea during two five- or six-hour flights aboard the NASA DC-8 aircraft. The aircraft, located at Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., is a flying laboratory used for Earth science observation, satellite verification and sensor development. Two instruments integrated into the aircraft’s test racks will collect sensor data for research in crop classification, algal blooms and atmospheric science, important components in understanding Earth system science. To complement the data collection process, results will be compared with data collected from scientific modeling, in-situ ocean sampling and a satellite Sensor Web.
The program will culminate with educators developing curriculum-based activities developed from their observations and experiences during the six-week program. A faculty advisor will mentor and assist educators in the development of effective and meaningful curriculum based on national education standards and state frameworks. The program is a complete end-to-end research experience in airborne remote sensing and atmospheric science, thus providing participants with a unique NASA learning environment.
Successful candidates should have a background or interest in Earth system science or environmental science research and at least two years experience teaching within a STEM discipline. Completion of coursework in teaching methodology in science or mathematics and experience in developing and implementing effective STEM curriculum are preferred. A teaching certification from an accredited institution, current full-time employment as a secondary educator and U.S. citizenship are required.
An optional program to earn graduate course credits will be available from California State University Fullerton. Participants may enroll for either three or six units through University Extended Education in SCED 495A Internship and/or SCED 495B Internship. Credit in these courses will be earned by successful completion of AREE program requirements. The cost is approximately $100/unit. These courses may be used as electives in the Master of Arts in Teaching Science program at Cal State Fullerton. Transcripts will be available following the successful completion of the program on August 14, 2009.
Applications are due June 15, 2009 or until filled. Selected candidates will be notified the week of June 15, 2009.
For more information, visit http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/AREE.html
Filed under: Educator Institute, Lesson Plans, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop | Tags: Climate Change, global climate change
Want to know more about global climate change?
What: Global Climate Change Institute for Teachers: Elementary and Middle level
Where: Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
When:
Elementary: Wed and Thurs Aug 26, 27
Middle (6-8): Thurs and Fri Aug 27,28
Time: 8:30-4 pm each day
Cost: FREE! Includes snacks and lunch. Your only cost is if you want one graduate credit ($50) or if you choose to stay overnight (limited housing in WOU dorms available with advance notice).
What to expect:
-Gain an understanding of what global climate change is and how it will impact the Pacific Northwest
-Explore ways your school and students can initiate changes to reduce your school’s carbon footprint.
-Learn how Global Climate change curriculum connects with national and Oregon’s new state science standards
-Participate in lessons and hands-on activities suitable for use in elementary or middle level classrooms
-Receive copies of the lessons
-Examine children’s books that can be integrated with the global climate change curriculum
Limit: 32 K-5 elementary and 24 middle school teachers
For more information contact: Dr. William Schoenfeld or Dr. Adele Schepige at gccift@wou.edu
Funded by NASA through a grant to Earth & Space Research (www.esr.org ). Additional support from WOU and the NASA/Oregon Space Grant Consortium.
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
Filed under: Educator Institute, K-12, Professional Development, STEM, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities | Tags: Computer Science, Information Technology, IT
TechStart SuperQuest 2008 is a computer science and information technology institute for K-12 teachers. The institute, in cooperation with the Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association and Western Oregon University, will be held on the WOU campus in Monmouth Oregon on August 4-8, 2008. The session cost is only $80 for the week, including a continental breakfast and lunch!
Some of the session topics include:
- LEGO Robotics
- Using Gaming Software as a Gateway to Computer Science
- Animation with Adobe Flash
- AP Computer Science using Python
To learn more and register online, please visit the TechStart website at http://www.techstart.org/superquest
Filed under: Astronomy, Educator Institute, Higher Education, K-12, Professional Development, Science, Teacher Opportunities
In 1609, Galileo first turned his telescope to the heavens and revolutionized humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe. In honor of the 400th anniversary of the astronomical telescope, the IYA will feature hands-on workshops and a three-day symposium to help educators, scientists, and anyone working in astronomy and space science outreach to prepare for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy.
The symposium will be held in St. Louis from May 31-June 4, 2008.
To learn more about this event and to sign up to receive e-mail updates, visit http://www.astrosociety.org/2008meeting
Filed under: Educator Institute, Environmental Science, K-12, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities | Tags: global climate change, Western Oregon University
Want to know more about global climate change?
What: Global Climate Change Institute for Teachers: Elementary
Where: Western Oregon University
When: Three dates to choose from
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 8:30-4 pm
Cost: FREE! Includes snacks and lunch. (charges apply if taking the class for one graduate credit or if you choose to stay overnight in university housing)
What to expect:
- Gain an understanding of what global climate change is and how it will impact the Pacific Northwest
- Explore ways your school and students can initiate changes to reduce your school’s carbon footprint.
- Learn how Global Climate change curriculum connects with national and state science standards
- Participate in lessons and hands-on activities suitable for use in k-5 classrooms
- Receive copies of the lessons along with supplies to take with you
- Examine children’s books that can be integrated with the global climate change curriculum
- Possible follow up school visit and assistance from GIFT staff during the 2008-09 school year
Limit: 24 elementary teachers each day
For more information contact: Dr. William Schoenfeld or Dr. Adele Schepige at gccift@wou.edu
Filed under: Educator Institute, K-12, Professional Development, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop | Tags: Pennsylvania State University
PENN STATE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS 2008
Stipend Notification: March 21, 2008
Application Deadline: May 31, 2008
Choose from six different content area workshops designed to meet classroom curriculum requirements. Keep pace with the latest science research, engage in standards-based classroom activities, and explore ways to make science fun as you work side by side with Penn State faculty.
Grants, sponsored in part by NASA, provide all participants with a private room in the newly built Brill Hall, reimbursements for travel costs up to $100, breakfast in the dining commons, and an allotment for lunches and dinners. In addition, tuition subsidies are available for ALL of the workshops on a competitive basis. Depending upon funding availability, additional tuition subsidies may be provided after March 21. Sign up today and find out why most of our teachers come back to take additional courses in our series!
2008 course titles:
- Exploring Renewable Energy Technologies and the Materials that Make it Happen (NEW)
- Earth’s History: Interaction Between Life and the Environment (NEW)
- Extreme Particle Astrophysics
- Evolution – How important is it to a good science education?
- Telescopes: The Tools of Astronomical Inquiry (NEW)
- Black Holes: Gravity’s Fatal Attraction (NEW)
For more information and the on-line application, visit http://teachscience.psu.edu . If you have questions about this opportunity, please e-mail Leah Bug at teachscience@psu.edu .
Filed under: Educator Institute, K-12, Lesson Plans, NASA, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Workshop
NASA and NSTA are partnering to present a symposium for elementary educators of grades 3-5. Each participant will be exposed to the NASA 21st Century Explorer project.
Symposium participants will be introduced to the 12 hands-on scientific exploration activities that are part of the project and conduct one during the workshop. Each of these activities promotes higher-order thinking skills and expands the space exploration knowledge base of the bilingual educator, learner and family. The 12 educational packages also provide career connections. These connections introduce students to the subject matter experts who helped create each of the science concepts for the hands-on activities and provide a link to the specific researcher, scientist or engineer. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in an assessment of the project by providing educator-based comments for improvement of the activities.
All participants will receive educational materials written in English and Spanish and information about resources at NASA. A drawing for prizes will be held at the end of the program. Graduate credit may be available at an additional cost to participants.
This symposium will take place on March 27, 2008, from 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in Room 257A of the Boston Convention Center. NASA will provide a stipend of $60 to all participants attending this symposium upon its completion.
For more information about this symposium, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/boston08/NASA-Explorers/symposium.aspx
Filed under: Educator Institute, K-12, NASA, Professional Development, STEM, Science, Teacher Development, Workshop
NASA and NSTA are partnering to present a symposium for elementary, middle and high school educators of grades 4-12. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, scheduled to launch in October 2008, will carry the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter. LOLA will produce topographic maps of the moon.
In this symposium, participants will learn how to create a topographic map and use it to determine the path a robot will traverse through Lunar Land, a 150-centimeter-square mock-up of a surface with obstacles of various heights. This experience engages participants in an activity analogous to that which real lunar scientists might do. Along with other possibilities, the activity offers an opportunity to discuss lunar science, fundamentals of measurement (including measurement uncertainty), spatial resolution in the context of remote sensing, and graphical representation and analysis of data.
All participants will receive educational materials and information about resources at NASA. A drawing for prizes will take place at the end of the program. Graduate credit may be available at an additional cost to participants.
This symposium will take place on March 28, 2008, from 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in Room 257A of the Boston Convention Center. NASA will provide a stipend of $60 to all participants attending this symposium upon its completion.
For more information about this symposium, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/boston08/NASA-Mapping/symposium.aspx
