Hands On Space Science Activities

Teaching and Enhancing Astronomy Classes

A CEU workshop for Secondary and Community College Teachers

January 28-29, 2011

at the Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium, 1 Fine Place, French Camp, MS

underwritten by the Mississippi NASA Space Grant Consortium

Dr. Larry Krumenaker, editor of "The Classroom Astronomer" and the "To Teach the Stars" web site, will be the clinician for a weekend workshop on January 28-29, 2011 focusing on establishing and enhancing high school and community college astronomy classes. Dr. Krumenaker will share how to engage administrators in starting an astronomy class if there isn't one in your school. If you're somewhat insecure about the science of astronomy, we'll examine what to include in a course outline and how to find resources. A good part of the workshop will be spent learning tested activities for teaching astronomy concepts. Rainwater Observatory & Planetarium will become a continuing resource for astronomy education for teachers by providing continuing support, field trips, and even trips with telescopes to your school.

The workshop will begin with supper on Friday evening

CEU Credit Info Teachers can receive 1 CEU credit for 10 hours of participation during the workshop A fee of $20.00 is required for obtaining CEU credit from the University of Mississippi. Space will be limited to 30 participants.For more information call 662-547-6377 or email info@rainwaterobservatory.org . Come join us for an enlightening weekend (or week). To register for the Hands-On Workshop only fill out the online registration form below and click Submit Registration.

Registration

Please fill out the form below to register for the Mid-South Star Gaze Teacher's Workshop.. Fields in red are required. Please submit one form per person.

These programs are being offered at no charge and are funded by a grant from the Mississippi NASA Space Grant Consortium.

Rainwater Observatory, ! Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745

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