[neact] FWD:MassBaP K-12 week ending May 9, 2008


MassBaP        K-12       week ending May 9, 2008
Send your Name to the MOON! NASA is planning to have a lunar colony for humans by 2020. One of the first tasks will be to send a space probe to orbit the moon, select safe landing sites and identify lunar resources. This "Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter or LRO will carry a microchip with your name on it! Have your name, significant other's name, pet's name, whatever, included on a microchip that will be going to the Moon as part of two spacecraft called Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), scheduled to be launched together next fall. 

The certificate may also be printed out.
Here is a direct link to the send your name web site:


<http://lro.jhuapl.edu/NameToMoon/index.php>http://lro.jhuapl.edu/NameToMoon/index.php

Here is the link to the mission web site:


<http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LRO/main/index.html>http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LRO/main/index.html




NASA ROLLS OUT NEW ARTIFACT LOAN PROGRAM WITH SPACE SHUTTLE TIRES:
WASHINGTON -- With the help of the space shuttle program, NASA kicks off
a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums, and other
organizations. NASA's new Artifact Loan Opportunities Program will help
organizations borrow NASA artifacts for education and outreach purposes.
The first artifacts available are main landing gear tires from space
shuttles. The space shuttle tires, including some flown on missions, are
available to proposing organizations that NASA determines best meet the
agency's education and public outreach goals.
This new program gives organizations that are not traditionally
associated with the agency the chance to have access to NASA artifacts.
The shuttle tires and future available artifacts represent NASA's many
decades of exploration and discovery.
Organizations interested in proposing uses for loaned shuttle tires
should be external to NASA. Organizations may include, but are not
limited to, museums, schools, and civic groups. The long-term loan of
these tires may be used to educate, inspire or inform the public about
NASA's scientific and technological achievements through art, sculpture,
furniture, building structures, exhibits or other innovative uses of the
artifacts.
The deadline for proposals on this initial opportunity is June 11, 2008.
For information about artifact loan opportunity, visit:
<http://artifacts.nasa.gov/>http://artifacts.nasa.gov
Nanotechnology-Learn to Teach It Effectively: Middle and high school teachers love this pioneering instructional guide, <http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781933531052>Nanoscale Science, that offers guided inquiry with open-ended exploration, and 20 investigations that teach students about the unique properties and behavior of materials at the nanoscale-one-billionth of the size of a meter. Organized around five themes-size and scale, tools and techniques, unique properties and behaviors, nanotechnology applications, and societal implications-teachers will find the activities in this book use readily available materials and provide clear background, instructions, and formative assessments. Engage your students with questions like these: 

How small is one in a billion?
How might manipulating matter at the nanoscale lead to everything from stain-resistant fabrics to tumor-targeting nanoshells? How will society change when we use nanolabels to track where people, animals, and materials move around the world? As a stand-alone text or as a supplement to studies of biology, physics, chemistry, math, and the environment, both teachers and students will find this a fascinating read. Visit the <http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781933531052>NSTA Science Store for details: <http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781933531052>http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781933531052
NSTA Seeks New Associate Executive Director for Professional Programs and Conferences: The NSTA Associate Executive Director will lead the Professional Programs and Conferences Division which includes the departments of Conferences and Meetings, e-Learning and Government Partnerships, and Professional Development. As a member of the senior executive team, the Associate Executive Director will help craft NSTA's overall strategic direction and implementation activities. S/he will report directly to the Executive Director and serve as an external NSTA spokesperson and representative when the Executive Director is unavailable. The ideal candidate will have a sterling reputation in science education, professional development of educators and an established track record in overseeing substantial budgets and managing professional staff. The executive search firm Isaacson, Miller is leading the nationwide search for this candidate. For more information on the position go to <http://www.imsearch.com/>www.imsearch.com. Inquiries should be directed to <mailto:3573@xxxxxxxxxxxx>3573@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
US Dept. of Education: The May edition of Education News Parents Can Use will explore how effective teaching is at the core of America's long-term economic competitiveness; highlight progressive strategies to recruit, train, and reward effective teachers; and, feature award-winning educators from across the country who are dedicated to improving student achievement and ensuring student success in today's global economy. Educators, policymakers, and practitioners will discuss key questions such as:
What does "effective teaching" mean and what is the Department doing to promote it? 
What is the link between effective teachers and student achievement?
What can we do to overhaul the recruitment, training, and compensation of teachers, especially those teaching critical subjects like math and science? 
How can we populate America's high need schools with effective teachers?
What is the Teacher Ambassador Fellowship Program and how will it contribute to the field? What questions should parents ask to ensure their child's teacher is high performing and effective in the classroom? How would key programs and initiatives-like the Teacher Incentive Fund, student loan forgiveness programs and the Adjunct Teacher Corps-help to fill teaching shortages in high-need schools and subject areas critical to America's competitiveness and economic viability? Ways to Watch: Education News is available on local education, government or public access channels; TLC (The Learning Channel); some PBS member stations; the Dish Network and DirecTV; BYU Television (DirecTV, Dish and via local cable providers); and Channel One. To learn more, please visit <http://www.ed.gov/edtv>www.ed.gov/edtv. Archived Webcasts: Education News is available via archived webcasts. To view and learn more, please visit <http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews>www.connectlive.com/events/ednews. "What Works In Education" report released: The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), a central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education, has released the latest practice guide from the Institute of Education Sciences, Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools. This guide identifies practices that can improve the performance of such schools-a process commonly referred to as creating "turnaround schools." The four recommendations in this guide work together to help failing schools make adequate yearly progress. Visit our site and read the practice guide now: <http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides/>http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides/.
Grant Competition for High School Teachers! The National Environmental Education Foundation is launching the Classroom Earth National High School Challenge - an opportunity for up to 25 teachers to secure as much as $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to bring innovative environmental themes into their coursework. Visit <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001U5Sxe-Q5GGyu0lq_gWSTc9vZ5Q1T8jVInSU2oxz2fX8NXm142fyomHj4SdfaHMWXInKQHM8uQbV1MC0_XQUDvIuro8PeBTBTcjuyXFmHXEgAvWGWIbk1lg==>http://www.neefusa.org/ to learn more and to download the application
EarthWatch Institute Live From the Field fellowships! Applications are due by June 1st Apply now to be considered for the 2008-09 school year! For more information visit: <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001U5Sxe-Q5GGywMEbB3gl_meQwTGBa3g0Orm2YrAKbLj9OT47rQIq43Wd3istvT32MsI5Xs686F8-i3LLh1MOL-3m_Okri93jIr94OQxfADFTQ6JgaAuKKQg==>www.earthwatch.org/LFF
The New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA) is seeking applications for recognition of outstanding environmental educators and programs from the New England region in three categories: 

Non-formal Environmental Educator Award

Formal Environmental Educator Award

Environmental Program Award

 Applications are due by June 1, 2008.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact: Tamara Whitmore NEEEA Awards Committee Chair (207) 621-4100 <mailto:tamara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>tamara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Looking for High School Biology Teachers to Pilot Assessment Study: The Education Development Center's Center for Children & Technology is working in partnership with PBS TeacherLine New York and the Buffalo PBS affiliate WNED to conduct this National Science Foundation funded study to learn more about what teachers gain from online professional development and whether it impacts student learning.
They are looking for high school biology teachers with knowledge of genetics and evolution to pilot an assessment. 

Interested teachers will:

·         Receive the assessment electronically
· Complete the 60-75 minute assessment which includes content and pedagogy items as well as questions about a lesson plan 

·         Electronically submit the assessment along with the lesson plan

·         Receive $50 as compensation
If you are interested, please contact Kristen Griffiths at <mailto:KGriffiths@xxxxxxx>KGriffiths@xxxxxxx or 212-807-4267. 



Summer Transportation Institute for Students:

The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) at UMass Amherst is sponsored by the
Federal Highway Department and the Executive Office of Transportation, and is
designed to expose rising 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to the field of
transportation. We are actively recruiting students for this summer and hope that it may be of some interest to your current students. The program is Federally funded 
so there is no cost to the students if they are accepted.
To give you some idea of what STI is the program runs Monday to Friday from 9:30am 
to 4:30pm for the from June 30th to July 25. We use one of the
interactive classrooms in the college of engineering, so every student gets a new 
computer with a flat screen and high speed internet. UMass faculty, staff,
and graduate students provide lectures and lead discussions throughout the program. 
Students also participate in preparing project presentations in teams,
and all sorts of hands on activities. We take about a half dozen field trips,
including things like a cruise of Boston Harbor and a visit to the State House
to see the govenor speak. We also include some purely recreational activities such 
as indoor rock climbing, and kayaking on the CT. River.
Interest particpants or those with questions should feel free to contact Dr. Michael Knodler in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass-Amherst via phone or email at 413.545.0228 or <mailto:mknodler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>mknodler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, respectively.
From Boston Museum of Science: Go to: <http://www.mos.org/educators>http://www.mos.org/educators for more information about the following programs:
1--Sign Up for Fall 2008 Museum of Science Field Trip Guide at: <http://www.mos.org/educators>http://www.mos.org/educators
2-- Baseball Stories: Do you have a favorite baseball memory? Upload photos and videos to our website, and check out stories from Ted Kennedy, Johnny Pesky, Ken Burns, and others. Then, watch your media in the new Baseball in America exhibit, opening June 15.
3-- Global Climate Change Field Trip: Double Exposure: Photographing Global Climate Change For middle and high school students. View 14 pairs of images, each comparing a photograph taken 70 years ago by Museum founder Brad Washburn to one taken recently by environmental photojournalist David Arnold. Then, see the Omni film, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, followed by a special school group presentation on climate change in the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center.
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