spark an interest in stem with nasa
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This presentation will show you how to enroll in the NASA Explorer School (NES) program and spark an interest in STEM in your students by utilizing NASA educational materials, lessons, videos, resources, and NASA experts. You will also learn of an opportunity to have your students present their learning or projects at the Kennedy Space Center (Orlando,Florida) or Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX) before scientists and engineers. It is a Once in a Lifetime experience. It was one of the greatest highlights in my career.TRANSCRIPT
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Spark an Interest in STEM
With Help From NASA
Presented by Reba Gordon Matthews
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About Me
• iPad Lab Educational Consultant
• Former NASA Explorer School Team Leader & Teacher
(6 years of a fabulous experience)
• Regional Consultant with Scholastic, Inc.
• Exec. Dir. & Co-Founder of The Jamal Gordon-Hill Foundation
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My Contact Info
Twitter: @jghfoundation08
Email: [email protected]
Blog: My MSAP Blog My NASA Projects Used for National NASA Explorer School Symposiums
Link: http://msaplab.blogspot.com/
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My Goal Today
Give a Introduction to NASA Explorer School Program
Briefly Explain:
Benefits for Students and Teachers
Resources (Materials & Personnel)
Special:
Student and Teacher Recognition Trips
Sharing My Experience
Lessons,
Student Projects
Special Recognition Trips
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Focus: Grade 4 - 12 Option: Entire School Project
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What is NASA Explorer Schools?
NASA’s Education Program
investment in education programs:
By supporting educators:
• Preparing, Exciting, Engaging
young minds of today
• Preparing them for the workforce
of tomorrow.
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Watch this Video Later:
What is NASA Explorer Schools?
Video: What is NASA Explorer Schools?
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/nes2/about/nes-promotions.html
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Sign up at the Virtual Campus website.
All Educators –Working with grades 4-12
• United States
• U.S. Territory
• Dept. of Defense Schools
• Dept. of State Schools
• Public or Private
How & Who Can Join?
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Requirements to Join?
• Classroom teacher
• Administrator
• Pre-service teacher
• Homeschool educator
• Classroom support staff
• Higher education staff
• Other
(resource, lab teachers, etc.)
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Eager Educators & Lifelong Learners
No background / experience in the STEM subjects needed
Lessons range - Easy – Detailed
Most of the materials are household materials
Support via NASA Educators…….
is just a phone call and email away
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Register - NASA Explorer School Virtual Campus explorerschools.nasa.gov
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Where Do I Start?
Strategies for Success
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/web/nes/view-feature/?contentid=36828
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Search for Lessons
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Browse the Lessons
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Found My Lesson!
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Found My Lesson!
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Teacher & Student Videos
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Your Completed Surveys Count Toward…
Acceptance for Special Opportunities
Measures Your Involvement
• Teacher
• School
• Student
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Adding Your STEM Activities (Step 1)
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Adding Your STEM Activities (Step 2)
How did you use any NASA Explorer School materials with
this activity. Ex: Family Science Night or any lesson.
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Surveys & Your Activities Portfolio
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Adding Your STEM Activities
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The Special Opportunities
Student – Annual Student Symposiums Teacher – Zero Gravity Plane Ride
Conducting Classroom Experience while in Flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV0vjz8nYUY
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My Team @ NES Symposiums
Our Team Members Our Team Members
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Our Science Design Teams Grades 4 -5
12 Week Group Lab Project & Challenge
Year 2 Team
Year 1 Team
Year 3 Team
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12 Week Group Lab Project & Challenge
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Year 1 Team’s Design
Hydroponic System
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Year 2 Team’s Design
Lunar Habitat
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Year 3 Team’s Design
Lunar Plant Chamber
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Presenting @Virtual Symposium
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Going to NASA!
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NES Lesson for (K-12)
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Astronaut Dr. Michael Barrett at our School’s Science Night
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NASA Johnson Space Center Buoyance Center
Photo Credit: http://www.smdc.army.mil/smdcphoto_gallery/eagle/Archived/Apr06/Eagle_Apr.html
Photo Credit: R. Matthews
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Each child received: An academic medal & NASA Shirts
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Teacher Workshop @symposium
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More Workshops & Amazements
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R & R Time with Friends
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Fun NASA 3-D Movies & “Say Cheese”
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Symposium Days Packed with Learning and Fun
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Leaving to go Home
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NASA Explorer Schools’ Mission
Producing
tomorrow’s
• Scientists
• Engineers
• Astronauts