NASA Quest LIMA Challenge for Students in Grades 4-8 In this challenge, students become scientists and propose Antarctic research. The Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica is the first true-color high-resolution satellite view of the Antarctic continent. Using this view of Antarctica, students must develop a research question and debate the value of studying the chosen [...]
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Registration Now Open for NASA Quest LIMA Challenge for Students in Grades 4-8
April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Educator Kit, Environmental Science, K-12, Lesson Plans, NASA, Science, STEM
Tags:Antarctica·GIS·Landsat images
Spring 2008 Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest – Deadline May 8, 2008
April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Astronomy, Competitions, Contest, Essay Competition, K-12, NASA, Science, Student Opportunities
The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants are challenged to examine three target images taken by Cassini and choose the one that they think will yield the best scientific results. This choice must then be explained in a 500-word essay. The contest is open to all [...]
Science Workshops for Educators – Application Deadline May 31, 2008
April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Educator Institute, K-12, Professional Development, Science, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop
PENN STATE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS 2008 Stipend Notification: March 21, 2008 Application Deadline: May 31, 2008 Choose from six different content area workshops designed to meet classroom curriculum requirements. Keep pace with the latest science research, engage in standards-based classroom activities, and explore ways to make science fun as you work side by side [...]