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CSI May 2009 News

The latest news and features...

  • Upcoming events and deadlines
  • Featured classroom resource
  • Featured teacher resource
  • Newsletter Archives

    This is the last newsletter until fall. Until then, check out our archives! CSI is still in business this summer, so feel free to contact us!

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    Upcoming Events and Deadlines

    You can always see the latest events on our full calendar!

    • Apply Now!: 2009 ASM Materials Camp® for Teachers
    • Register Now!: 16th Annual Aviation/Aerospace Teacher Workshop at Air Zoo.
    • Register Now!: Many states, including Michigan offer Teachers’ Domain courses for local teachers. Email kathryn_tirjan "at" wgbh.org to find out more information.
    • May 25, 2009: K-12 Grant Deadline: ASM Materials Education Foundation.
    • June 15, 2009: Registration Deadline: Teaching Science to Young Children online course. Contact mcnair "at" oakland.edu for registration information.

     

    Featured Classroom Resource

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has developed lesson plans covering units on radiation, nuclear energy, uses of radiation, radioactive waste. They also offer complete materials lists and instructions for hands-on activities like cloud chambers and using a Geiger counter.

     

    Featured Teacher Resource

    From the AGU site: "AGU Education and Career Services program expand public knowledge and understanding of the Earth and space sciences and foster a productive geoscience workforce. Our strategy is primarily targeted at the interface between the research and education communities, with emphasis on developing resources and offering services..."

    Education and Career Services offers grants and awards for teachers at all levels (kindergarten through post-graduate), free attendance to Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshops and much more!

    AGU - Earth | Oceans | Atmosphere | Space | Planets