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| Space Art | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, January 17 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learn how creative arts and crafts projects, like watercolors, mobiles, folded-paper finger games and bead bracelets, will excite your students about learning science. Turn recycled materials, such as old CDs, into engaging lessons for your classroom. Explore NASA's extensive collection of digital resources of hands-on activities. Bring your creativity to an artistic workshop and make lots of fun-filled projects to take back to your classroom! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Magic of Science | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, January 31 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This workshop will turn your ho-hum science class into an engaging environment by magic! Educators will learn a wide range of fun and motivating science "tricks" that will tease their students into wanting to learn the science concept that makes them work. These tricks of the trade are actually discrepant events, something that surprises, startles, puzzles or astonishes the observer. Using discrepant events in your class will engage and challenge your students to use critical thinking skills to discover the reason for the discrepant event. NASA curriculum resources will be explored and methods for turning a typical lesson plan into a discrepant event will be demonstrated. How can you balance an aluminum can on an angle? How do you lift a marble off a table touching it only with a glass? Come to this magical workshop for these science tricks and many more! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Elementary GLOBE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, February 12 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elementary GLOBE was designed to introduce K-4 students to the study of Earth System Science (ESS). Elementary GLOBE forms an instructional unit comprised of five modules that address ESS and interrelated subjects including weather, hydrology, seasons, and soils. Each Elementary GLOBE module contains a science based storybook, classroom learning activities that complement the science content covered in each book, and teacher's notes. The storybooks explore a component of the Earth system and the associated classroom learning activities provide students with a meaningful introduction to technology, a basic understanding of the methods of inquiry, and connection to math and literacy skills. To register, visit the GLOBE Web site at www.GLOBE.gov. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exploring Our Earth: A View From Above | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, February 14 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This professional development program integrates science, mathematics, technology and geography (STEM-G) with Earth observations, remote sensing and maps as we explore our planet Earth. The NASA Mission Geography curriculum product and other NASA resources will be utilized to demonstrate an inquiry-based teaching strategy to better understand our earth and the processes that shape it. Participants will receive NASA curriculum products to integrate into existing classroom curriculum. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creative Photoshop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, February 20 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginner to advanced Photoshop Elements users will enjoy learning some of the versatile and more creative aspects of this program. In this workshop, you will discover how Photoshop can help you easily produce photo books, albums and scrapbooks, cards, CD/DVD jackets and labels, calendars, slide shows, photo galleries, animated flip books and more! Bring your own digital pictures on a CD or Flash drive. Incorporate your photos and some of NASA's digital imagery into some awesome creative projects! Basic computer skills are required to attend this workshop. Activities address state and national standards in technology across the curriculum. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Space Weather Around the World: Sun Earth Day 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, February 21 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: 1-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Come celebrate our very own star, the sun, through this year's Sun-Earth Day theme: Space Weather Around the World. Using NASA curriculum support materials, participants will develop a better understanding of the processes which govern the Sun's influence on our solar system and its connection to the Earth and other planets. Educators will learn how to prepare their students to watch a total solar eclipse via a live web cast from China. Sun-Earth Day 2008 will engage a world-wide audience in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and 50 years of space exploration. Engaging hands-on activities include building an edible model of the sun, learning how to make a real space weather broadcast, and much more. Bring the science of Space Weather to your students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exploring Elementary Science | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, February 28 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Every child loves to explore, experiment and discover. Using NASA curriculum support materials, participants will model a variety of hands-on activities that will stimulate excitement and interest in science. Discover how to engage your students in the investigative nature of science and inspire them to become future scientists. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Our Solar System: An Inquiry Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, March 13 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: 4-9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take a learning tour of our solar system in this inquiry-based professional development program. Utilizing NASA resources, participants will develop a better understanding about our neighbors in space and their relationship to our Earth. The focus will be on current NASA missions exploring our Earth, Moon, Mars and beyond. Participants will receive NASA curriculum products to integrate into existing classroom curriculum. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Spring Outdoors with GLOBE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, April 1 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Why should we study Phenology and Macroinvertebrates? Through completing the GLOBE Phenology investigation, students will learn how plants and trees respond to seasonal and climatic changes during the year. Learn how to take GLOBE measurements for green-up, green-down and budburst. The GLOBE Macroinvertebrate Protocol is a fun way to explore the conditions within a water body. Through this GLOBE examination, the ecology of the Pearl River and the relationships among water chemistry, measurements and organisms will be explored. To register, visit the GLOBE Web site at www.GLOBE.gov. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning with the Stars! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, April 8 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Make the stars come alive in your classroom! This workshop will explore our universe using NASA education curriculum resources, the "Starry Night®" software, and other classroom resources. Inquiry activities and the portable Starlab Planetarium will also be integrated into this professional development opportunity that will explore the many exciting components that have fascinated astronomers on Earth for thousands of years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wonders of Weather | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, April 16 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather is important to everyone's life. It affects the clothes you wear, how you feel, what you eat, the games you play, and many other aspects of our lives. Participants will learn how to use NASA resources to explore the wonders of weather. This workshop will be filled with hands-on activities that you will be able to make and take back to your classroom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hurricanes: The Eye of a Monster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, April 23 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: 5-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Gulf Coast area is acutely aware that hurricanes are the greatest storms on Earth. The extreme weather conditions associated with hurricanes will be examined with hands-on activities that will excite students as they discover the phenomenal characteristics of hurricanes. Explore how NASA's mission to study planet Earth has led to innovative satellite technology that is currently tracking these deadly storms. Don't miss an opportunity to explore the science and math behind these monster storms. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wednesday, May 7 | CEUs: 0.5 | Grades: K-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Now anyone can make a Web site ... No experience necessary! Just drag and drop images or text on the page until you like what you see, then upload to your Web site. Design Web sites with multiple pages, graphics and more. Use digital imagery and multimedia resources from NASA Web sites and photos from your CD or flash drive to create Web pages. Use templates to make every step a breeze! As a bonus, you'll be given information on how educators can request a Web development software package free for classroom use to elementary and secondary public schools! Basic computer skills are required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Educator Resource Center Workshop Schedule
How to Register
Due to limited seating, reservations are required.
For GLOBE workshops, register online at http://www.globe.gov.
To make reservations, call the NASA Educator Resource Center at 800-237-1821 and select option two, or call 228-688-3338. Please call between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Unless otherwise noted, all 0.5 CEU workshops will be held 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. National and state education standards will be addressed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and geography in the workshops. For further information e-mail SSC-nasaERC@Mail.nasa.gov.
If you are unable to attend a workshop, please notify the ERC and cancel your reservation so that others can have the opportunity to attend.
For security purposes, you are required to check in at the reception center located at either the north or south gate upon arrival at Stennis Space Center. A valid photo ID is required. Please allow sufficient time for this process.
New ERC Registration Policy
Stennis Space Center ERC personnel consistently strive to ensure as many teachers as possible have access to SSC educator workshops. In order to maximize attendance at all workshops and events, please note the adjustments made to our registration procedures: Teachers may register for no more than three (3) workshops per semester and may only make registrations for themselves. If a participant is unable to attend a workshop, he or she must call the ERC at 228-688-3338 as soon as possible. Failure to notify the ERC of a registration cancellation will affect a registrant's ability to participate in future workshops and programs.
CEU Information
Mississippi and Louisiana educators are able to renew their teaching certificates with CEU credits from approved workshops. Unless otherwise noted, educators will receive 0.5 CEU credits for each five-hour workshop conducted on-site. You must be present for the full workshop to earn CEU credit. The ERC now maintains all CEU records. The ERC issues a certificate of attendance when the educator completes a five-hour workshop. This certificate, along with any other CEU documentation, should then be mailed by the teacher to the State Department of Education at the time of renewal. To obtain a copy of all of your CEU credits, a written request must be sent to the ERC.
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