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"Think Scientifically" Elementary School Science Literacy Program
Because of the pressure to focus on math and reading at the elementary level, it's easy for science to be put in the back seat. The Think Scientifically book series will provide ways for science to easily integrate with the math and reading curriculum! This story-based science literature integrates a classic storybook format with solid science to make an educational product that meets state literacy standards. Each story will be accompanied by hands-on labs and activities that teachers can easily conduct in their classrooms with minimal training and materials, as well as math and language arts extensions and assessment questions. These books will be distributed through teacher workshops and conferences.
If you are interested in piloting these books in your classroom contact: Aleya Van Doren, EPO Formal Education Coordinator.
"A Day at Goddard" Highschool Physics Field Trip
Are you a highschool physics or earth science teacher? You are invited to bring your classes to spend the day at Goddard! Activities include a facilities tour, a career-oriented meet and greet with scientists, and a lab activity conducted on center. The purpose of this trip would be to increase student's interest in science, expose them to potential careers in science, and increase their awareness of the research that NASA conducts, as well as support your curriculum and give you a day of fun!
Registration for this program will be open the beginning of December, 2008. Check here for more information.
Or contact: Aleya Van Doren, EPO Formal Education Coordinator.
The Galileo Telescope Project
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy! 400 years ago Galileo first looked at the sky with a telescope. To kick off the next 500 years of astronomical adventures, we want to bring Galileo into your classroom.
- The Galileo Telescope Project's goal is to:
- Train teachers to use and maintain telescopes their schools already own.
- Spark interest in students through hands on astronomy lessons.
- Provide an opportunity for students to view objects themselves in the night sky.
By taking part in the Galileo Telescope Project you will have access to a customized teacher workshop designed to help you make the most out of the telescope equipment you own, astronomy linked lesson plans developed by NASA, and support for a multi-telescope star party hosted right at your school.
Registration for the Galileo Telescope Project will begin early 2009.
Contact: Aleya Van Doren, EPO Formal Education Coordinator.
SDO Classroom Research Challenge
In the Solar Dynamics Observatory Classroom Research Challenge, students will have access to live SDO data! Through the project website, teachers will guide their classes through a research project where students pose a question, then come to a conclusion based on their research and observations. Students will get feedback on their research from scientists at Goddard. Perfect for whole classrooms, gifted students, or science fair projects. The culminating project will be displayed at a poster fair hosted at Goddard, or presented via webcast to NASA scientists.
Note: This project is still in development! The Solar Dynamics Observatory is scheduled to launch in 2009.
To sign up for updates please contact: Aleya Van Doren, EPO Formal Education Coordinator.
