Science Education
What is JSAT?
JSAT is an after school program for 5th, 6th and 8th grade science teachers designed to build teachers' skills in the physical sciences, funded by the Jefferson Science Associates Initiatives Fund.
What will I do in JSAT?
The 2012 - 2013 program will include interactive activities to enhance physical science instruction at the middle school level and lectures by Jefferson Lab staff on the applications of science. And, yes, teachers WILL receive class sets of all activities!
2012 - 2013 topics will include matter, energy transfer, force and motion, magnetism and electricity, atomic structure, waves and sound, simple machines, chromatrography and optics.
Where does JSAT take place?
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, Virginia. [Google Maps]
When does JSAT take place?
Specific dates are listed below. Each session takes place between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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5th Grade Teachers September 25 October 9 October 23 November 13 November 27 December 4 December 11 January 8 January 22 February 5 February 19 March 5 March 19 April 17 May 7 May 21 |
6th Grade Teachers October 3 October 17 October 24 November 14 November 28 December 5 December 12 January 16 January 30 February 13 February 27 March 13 March 27 April 17 May 8 May 22 |
8th Grade Teachers September 26 October 10 October 24 November 7 November 28 December 5 December 12 January 9 January 23 February 6 February 20 March 6 March 20 April 17 May 1 May 15 |
Why should I attend JSAT?
All JSAT components address the National Science Education Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
All teachers that attend 80% of the sessions will receive a stipend of $200 at the end of the school year.
All teachers are eligible to receive up to 48 recertification points during the 2012 - 2013 JSAT program.
Eligibility
This program is open to middle school teachers employed full time in public, private, or parochial schools and whose major teaching assignment includes science. U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien status is required.
Please be aware of the time commitment. Missing more than 8 hours of JSAT will result in the forfeiture of your program eligibility.
How do I apply to JSAT?
Application forms can be downloaded or requested via email. Completed applications are due September 14th, 2012.
What other program information is available?
Who should I contact if I have questions?
5th Grade JSAT: Brita Hampton - (757) 269-7633 [hampton@jlab.org]
6th Grade JSAT: Christine Wheeler - (757) 269-7560 [wheelerc@jlab.org]
8th Grade JSAT: Lisa Surles-Law - (757) 269-5002 [surles@jlab.org]
This project is supported by the JSA Initiatives Fund, a $0.5 Million Annual commitment from the JSA owners, SURA and CSC/ATG, to support programs, initiatives, and activities that further the scientific outreach, and promote the science, education and technology missions of Jefferson Lab and benefit the Lab user community.
This page is maintained by Steve Gagnon.