Space Science for Teachers
Reunion
Workshop

July 20, 2005
SCSU

This workshop was a "reunion" and update for teachers who attended the SCSU CNRT "Space Science for Teachers" course during the summers of 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 . Additionally, three of the four NASA Explorer Schools in South Carolina sent representatives to the workshop. Those attending the workshop are listed here.

AGENDA

(Links open pdf files of presentations and handouts)

9:30-10:00 Mix & Mingle

10:00-10:20 Welcome, Introductions, NASA Restructuring

10:20-11:00 New and Upcoming NASA Missions

11:00-12:00 New Discoveries in Space Science (Hands-on)

12:00-12:45 LUNCH

12:45-1:00 Overview of Astrobiology

1:00-2:00 Astrobiology Activity (Hands-ons)

2:00-2:15 Overview of Standards Connections

2:15-2:25 BREAK

2:25-2:40 Group discussion of Standards

2:40-3:00 Group reporting on discussion of standards

3:00-3:30 Future Opportunities

3:30 Adjourn

A stipend, a certificate for 6 workshop hours that may be used for recertification points, as well as new information and neat stuff; old friends and good times.

Resources for this event is being provided under several NASA awards: the NASA MU-SPIN awards to SCSU between 1995 and 2005, SCSU's MUCERPI-2003 award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate and a subgrant to SCSU from NASA's Broker/Facilitator SERCH which is located at the College of Charleston.

 

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