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NSTA Institute Symposium:
NASA Aerospace Technology/Aeronautics-Core Science Content Update |
NSTA is partnering with NASA to present an exciting Institute symposium
for middle school level educators (grades 5-8)! If attending our
Reno, NV 2003 Convention plan you'll want to stay till Saturday
evening to attend this dynamic face-to-face learning opportunity.
Registration is open to all, but members from NASA Explorer Schools
teams and NASA NEW alumni will have preferred registration. Space
is limited to the 50 total applicants, so hurry and register now!
UPDATE:
- ROOM LOCATION CHANGE:
Since we are expecting such a large number of participants at
the Aerospace Symposium, the location has been changed to the
OAK ROOM in the Peppermill Resort Hotel Casino.
- We now have 47 registered participants!
- The University of Idaho is offering one hour of graduate credit
if desired for only $76! See below for specific requirements to
receive credit.
- We've got the Wright Brothers coming to
our Institute Symposium!
- Meade has donated several refracting telescopes
that will be raffled as door prizes!
Reno, Nevada
Convention post-conference symposium |
December 6, 2003 |
Program Overview:
 This
symposium will be delivered in conjunction with the Aerospace
Technology Enterprise at NASA. Participants will learn from
leading Aerospace Engineers and education specialists about the
latest innovations in aerospace technology and link this content
to engage classroom activities. Workshop materials are covered in
your registration fee and will include:
- Aerospace Technology workshop notebook
- Aerospace Technology Lithographs
- NASA Educational CD-ROM of Aerospace Technology Education Content
- Hand-outs of classroom activities to use with your students
Check back to this page as we provide more information for you
to prepare for your cutting-edge training experience. Download the
latest version of the training outline for details (Aerospace_Symposium.pdf).
Time/Duration:
The Institute Symposium will take place on Saturday, December
6, 2003 from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM (6.5 hours total contact time).
Graduate Credit:
The University of Idaho will offer 1 hour of graduate credit—if
desired—at cost to participant ($76). In addition, NSTA Professional
Development Credits will be available at no additional cost. Registration
for all credits will take place at the workshop. You'll just need
to create a 1 page Action Plan
and a single Lesson Plan in addition
to attending the symposium.
Speaker Bios:
As biographies are received from our presenters we'll make
them available here for review.
Location:
NOTICE-Room change!
Since we are expecting such a large number of participants at the
Aerospace Symposium, the location has been changed to the OAK
ROOM in the Peppermill Resort Hotel Casino. Participants
will be responsible for arranging their own travel and housing if
necessary.
Registration:
NSTA and the NASA Aerospace Technology Education Enterprise will
underwrite the workshop costs excluding consumable workshop materials.
Participants pay only a $20 registration fee to cover the cost of
the lunch and afternoon snack on Saturday, and workshop notebook
materials used during the workshop. Travel, meals, lodging, and
graduate credits, as applicable/desired, will be the responsibility
of the participant.
Registration Deadline: November 20, 2003.
Registration is open to all, but preference will be granted to
NASA Explorer Schools team members and NASA NEW alumni, with a total
registration limit of 50. Educators teaching grades other than 5-8
may also apply, with the understanding that the symposium will be
designed for content aligned to the middle level National Science
Education Standards. To register, complete the online
registration form< or download
the registration form and mail or fax it back to us. If faxing,
please send to the attention of Mrs. Michelle Chauncey and fax to:
703-243-3924. We will collect your credit card information, but
not process the registration fee until after you have been selected
as a symposium participant. Notification will be made as applications
are received and reviewed. Register now!
 Meade
Telescope Raffle!
Meade Instruments is donating several Telestar DS-60ME
telescopes for our symposium. These telescopes will be raffled off
as door prizes at the conclusion of the symposium.
These telescopes are refractors and are great for both terrestrial
and space observation. Each telescope comes with a sturdy mount
and tripod, several eyepieces, and slow motion controls on both
axes. Also included is an electronic eyepiece. This device has an
RCA out and cable to send the video signal to a VCR, monitor or
camcorder. NSTA sincerely appreciates the support provided by the
Meade Instruments Corporation.
For more information, please e-mail Al Byers at abyers@nsta.org.
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