Location:

United States

Description:
This summer workshop at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is designed for preservice and inservice K-7 teachers to enhance their understandings about Earth system science, develop abilities in Earth system science education (ESSE), and develop an ESSE Action Plan for their grade level.

Participants will explore key questions related to Earth system science, use state-of-the-art technologies to observe and study the Earth system in real time, and learn ways to construct and utilize realtime satellite images for ESSE lessons. They will receive and practice using NASA teaching materials designed for Earth system science education, learn how to access NASA education materials, and revise the materials as constructivist inquiry-based ESSE lessons. By the end of the workshop, each participant will complete an ESSE action plan for their grade level using workshop materials, concepts, skills, and pedagogical strategies.

The workshop meets Wednesdays from June 30 through July 28. There are also several one-day field trips, including a visit to the NASA Educator Resource Center at Goddard Space Flight Center. Participants can receive one undergraduate credit or one Continuing Education Credit for the workshop (cost waived by West Chester University).

Organization:
West Chester University
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Cost:
Free, participants selected by application

Contact:
Richard M. Busch, Department of Geology & Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383; Phone: (610) 436-2716; Fax: (610) 436-3036; Email: rbusch@wcupa.edu

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Earth System Science
Remote Sensing

Program type:
Teacher Training (In-service)
Teacher Training (Pre-service)
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00