Choose 1 or Both | $100 Substitute Reimbursement Available
Join our free professional development workshops to create engaging Siegfried Space Week activities for your classrooms and organizations. Hosted by the NASA Oklahoma Space Grant STEM Engagement Center at the OSU campus in Stillwater, these workshops include lunch and all necessary materials for immediate implementation.
OPTION 1 > Going Back to the Moon: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How!
Thursday, October 4, 2024 | 9AM-3PM | NASA OKSG STEM Engagement Center, Stillwater
Elementary and Middle School Educators
Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, hands-on STEM Educator PD session where you’ll dive into three of NASA OKSG’s most engaging, standards-aligned curriculum sets. This workshop is designed specifically for elementary and middle school educators who are eager to bring NASA’s cutting-edge science and engineering into their classrooms.
What to Expect:
- Telling the Story of NASA’s Artemis Missions: Explore three hands-on activities that highlight why we’re returning to the moon, how we’re getting there, how we’ll land, and how we’ll navigate on the lunar surface.
- Train Like an Astronaut: Participate in six dynamic activities that simulate astronaut training. You might even experience a virtual presentation from two flight controllers in Mission Control at Johnson Space Center.
- Robotics on a Dime: Dive into the fascinating world of robotics with five engaging activities that explore the engineering design of end effectors—the “hands” or tools at the end of a robotic arm that interact with the environment.
OPTION 2 > Creating Large STEM Engagement Events for your School or Organization with an Emphasis on Belonging
Friday, October 5, 2024 | 9AM-3PM
Formal & Informal Educators, Community Event Coordinators, PTO/PTA Leads, etc!
Are you responsible for planning community events at your school or organization? Looking for innovative ways to engage students and their families in hands-on STEM activities that cater to all learners? Join our dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to meet these needs and more.
Workshop Highlights:
- Explore Nine STEM Station Activities: Experience a variety of engaging activities that you can implement in your events.
- Learn Inclusive Strategies: Discover techniques for creating an atmosphere of belonging.
This workshop is open to all educators and youth-serving organizations. If you’re seeking fresh ideas for captivating family events, this workshop is for you. Join us to learn, innovate, and have fun!
Applications close at 11:55PM on Sunday, September 1.
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