GLOBE* Atmosphere Workshop
5th– 12th grade teachers
October 12 – 14, 2018 (5pm on Friday the 12th– 1pm on the 14th)
Center for Math and Science Education, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2CMFW0A
Registration Fee: $50, Payment Link: http://bit.ly/2Ml4vBu
Registration is VERY LIMITED! Deadline: Friday, October 5, 2018
This workshop will explore the GLOBE program (http://www.globe.gov) and include:
- connections to students, teachers, scientists and other citizens from 121 countries who conduct real, hands-on science in their communities
- grade level-appropriate, interdisciplinary activities and investigations aligned to national and state educational standards easily integrated with curriculum
- scientific topics that vary in complexity, relating to the atmosphere
- an accessible platform for teaching hands-on science, inquiry, observation and data collection
- practices of science including data analysis, critical thinking, collaboration and communication
- a springboard into research for science fair projects, afterschool activities, and honors projects
- opportunities to collect and report data in conjunction with current, ongoing NASA missions
Each participant will receive:
- $500 GLOBE materials and equipment
- $300 stipend
- Break snacks, Friday night dinner, breakfasts, and lunches
- Lodging, if needed
- GLOBE Teacher certification
- 24 hours of ADE-certified PD
Requirements to participate:
- Participant completion of online GLOBE E-Training prior to attending the workshop (worth 8 PD hours) More information will be sent regarding this after registration is complete.
- School Administration agreement to set an Atmosphere weather station on a 4” X 4” post near the school building
- Participant/Student, to include but not be limited to, atmosphere data collection throughout the school year