NASA Educators Online Network & NSTA/MIT opportunities for "The Secret of Life"

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Follow-on to "The Secret of Life"—Application for the Classroom

Join MIT professors and NSTA authors who will together lead discussions related to "The Secret of Life," MIT's free biology course for K–12 science educators. Complimentary 60-minute web seminars (March 27, April 17, and May 15) offer supplementary pedagogical content to the biology course with a focus on practical classroom applications, additional resources, and moderated community forums. Collaboration between the two institutions offers a wonderful learning opportunity at no cost and access to rich and vibrant discussion on issues related to teaching biology across the K–12 spectrum. Renowned NSTA authors Susan Koba, Anne Tweed, and Page Keeley will support the web seminars and share resources that comprise content from their respective bestsellers. Details about each web seminar can be found through the NSTA Learning Center. Register for one or more seminars today.

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· On March 18th (4-5PM & 6-7PM Eastern), Tony Leavitt will explore how weather and climate are related and how they differ, introducing participants to NASA websites that engage and educate students about these important topics.

· On March 19th (4-5PM & 6-7PM Eastern), John Weis will demonstrate simple activities and resources for teaching physics at elementary school levels, including lesson plans for Newton's Laws of Motion, energy, light and gravity.

· On March 20th (4-5PM Eastern), Julie Muffler will share "Radiation Exposure on Earth," the first activity of "NASA's Radiation Challenge Guide" designed for middle school classrooms.

· On March 25th (4-5PM & 6-7PM Eastern), Steve Culivan will present the NASA curriculum 'Mission Geography,' which integrates science, technology, engineering, mathematics and geography (STEM-G) with observations, maps and remote sensing to explore planet Earth.

· On March 26th (4-5PM & 6-7PM Eastern), Susan Kohler will explore inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning models using NASA's unique resources, including NASA e-CLIPS.

· On March 27th (4-5PM & 6-7PM Eastern), Anne Weiss will introduce participants to the NASA Educators Online Network (NEON), and how to utilize basic features of this professional learning community.

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Earth Madness Tournament

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Sun-Earth Days 'SolarMAX Anime' Contest

Students aged 13 and older are invited to create and submit artwork of a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX, a superhero with visible space weather-related super powers. Click here for more information. Entries are due March 20, 2013.

Celebrate Solar Week -- March 18-22, 2013

Solar Week provides a weeklong series of Web-based educational activities with a focus on the sun-Earth connection geared for grades 5-8. Students learn about solar eclipses, sunspots, solar flares and solar storms through a series of activities, games and lessons. Click here for more information.

NASA-Sponsored Professional Development Summer Workshops for Teachers

Teachers in Space is again offering their free weeklong Space Medicine and Flight Experiment professional development opportunities. Click here for more information and to apply. Applications due April 1, 2013.

2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching (PAEMST)

The PAEMST program is open to outstanding mathematics & science teachers in the 50 states and the four U.S. jurisdictions. Nominations (click here) for secondary school teachers (grades 7-12) are due April 1, 2013.

Science vs. Engineering – what are the differences? Workshops

This engaging, dynamic workshop is for formal and informal educators in grades 4-12. "The Challenge of Discovery" will highlight science and engineering from various NASA missions: OSIRIS-REx, MESSENGER, and New Horizons. Click here for more information and to register for the April 6, 2013 events.

SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program

The SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program is seeking educator teams of two to participate in an upcoming SOFIA flight. Click here for more information. Applications are due May 3, 2013.

2013 Lunar Workshops for Educators (June 24-28 and July 8-12)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission is sponsoring workshops for grades 6-9 educators. These workshops will focus on lunar science, exploration and how our understanding of the moon is evolving with the new data from current and recent lunar missions. Click here for more information. Workshops are limited to 25 participants; qualified applicants are accepted in the order they apply.

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