"The Unknown Moon" Teacher PD --June 24–28, 2013 for HS Science Teachers

[Virginia Space Grant Consortium]

The Unknown Moon
June 24–28, 2013

Presented by the NASA Lunar Science Institute
the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/workshops/unknownMoon/

• Who: High school science teachers
• What: A 35-hour, 5 day institute, Investigating the Moon
• Where: JHU Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD

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The Institute will:

 

• Provide numerous hands-on standards-aligned classroom resources that allow you to bridge content from the Moon to the Earth and address the Next Generation Science Standards: (Jan 2013 draft: HS-ESS1-f, HS-ESS1-g, HS-ESS1-j; HS-ESS2a, HS-PS4-f) and a variety of Science and Engineering Practices
• Incorporate authentic inquiry experiences
• Provide the opportunity to interact with lunar scientists
• Offer certification to bring lunar samples into your classroom
• Include tours of scientific research facilities

 Topics include:

 

Geology of the Moon Moon phases and eclipses Spectrometry Formation of the Moon

The lunar polar environment Water at the lunar poles Formative assessment Student misconceptions

Unknown Moon Activities and Resources

Institute registration is free, and includes lunches. Participants will receive a certificate for professional development hours.

Numerous classroom resources will be provided.

 For more information, contact:

Christine Shupla
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-2135, shu...@lpi.usra.edu