AAS 205th Meeting, 9-13 January 2005
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Modeling the Universe Educator's Workshop

Saturday, January 8, 2005, 9:00am-3:00pm, Royal Palm 5/6

The Structure and Evolution of the Universe (SEU) Education and Public Outreach Team and related NASA missions will lead teachers of grades 8-12 through an inquiry-based exploration of key space science and physical science ideas. Through a series of integrated hands-on activities and inquiries, this educator workshop explores our current models for the origin and evolution of the universe. We will also investigate the nature of science and the role of models, evidence, and explanations. The topics covered directly address the National Science Content Standards for grades 8-12 by highlighting how we understand the origin and evolution of the universe. Participants will receive a free package of classroom-ready materials supporting each activity, along with background material and additional resources. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, sponsored by the NASA’s Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) mission. Act fast as there are only 45 seats available. To sign up visit: http://epo.sonoma.edu/mtu/signup.html. There is a $25.00 deposit to reserve your spot, and it will be returned to you at the completion of the workshop.


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