Summer of Seasons
Description:
A series of workshops to provide emerging educators
with the familiarity and knowledge to utilize curriculum materials in
the classroom that have been developed for topics in Earth system
science. The following fundamental skills will be introduced and
reinforced as necessary:
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use of Internet to access data from NASA's Distributed Access Archive
Centers (DAAC);
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use of image processing and scientific visualization software (e.g.
SEES Image, WorldWatcher); and application of scientific method of
inquiry in teaching Earth system science; and
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technology integration for effective instruction for K-12 science and
mathematics (including use of graphing calculators and microcomputer
based laboratories).
Upon completion of the workshops all participants will receive free
copies of NASA educator materials including a field test version of
the DAACeSS CD-ROM jointly developed by NSU and NASA Langley Research
Center. Also included is a B.E.S.T. Lab publication Science Writing
Tips to help students write better scientific reports.
URL:
http://vigyan.nsu.edu/bestfest
Organization:
Norfolk State University
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)
Cost:
Free, participants selected by application
Contact:
S. Raj Chaudhury, Email:
schaudhury@nsu.edu or Dr. Gae
Golembiewski, Email:
ggolem@vger.nsu.edu, B.E.S.T.
Lab, Norfolk State University, 2401 Corprew Avenue, Norfolk VA 23504;
Phone: (757) 823-2381; Fax: (757) 823-9054
Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Subject:
Atmosphere
Earth System Science
Remote Sensing
Program type:
Teacher Training (Pre-service)
Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00