Program Benefits
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Join a community of practice including scientists and educators from local schools, the University of Arizona, the Planetary Science Institute and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, all dedicated to helping teens understand and use data to become better stewards of their environment.
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Bring 21st Century learning alive with satellite, shuttle and space station data and imagery you can use to help students practice inquiry, explore the frontiers of technology, experience science in personal and social perspectives, and master Earth Systems Science skills and concepts.
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Apply science knowledge and technology skills to engage in positive community action projects and environmental stewardship.
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Gain relevant knowledge and new skills for learning and teaching about the Earth through authentic inquiry
- Obtain classroom-ready lessons for teaching essential foundational knowledge and context for earth and environmental science investigations
- Practice guided and authentic earth and environmental science inquiry in the field, in the classroom and on-line.
The newly developed website: Earth Stories from Space will be available to you. The website provides students with the opportunity to compare Landsat "before and after" images, provides a new technology for students to use in their investigations and includes activities to reinforce Next Generation STEM practices. We encourage you to use it to conduct authentic scientific inquiry as well; uploading images, lessons and your student's stories of change to share with others.
Professional Development Credit: 88 credit hours
Stipend: $300