Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 23:03:02 -0800
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To: pinhole@exploratorium.edu
From: Ronald Wong <ronwong@inreach.com>
Subject: Hubble Space Telescope Workshop
I just came across the following. Unfortunately, there is a January 22nd
deadline; there is also the expectation that participants will attend a 2
hr meeting in May, but this can probably be waivered with a phone call (The
program has national aspirations after all) and, finally, it's not clear
what the housing arrangements are other than the fact that it's cost will
come out of your stipend. Despite all of this I thought there might be
pinholers out there who might be interested in looking into the following
(the application is at the end of the notice):
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The Space Telescope Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach is seeking
10 teachers from all levels (elementary, middle, and high school) to
participate in a 5-week workshop to produce creative, interactive activities
on the World Wide Web.
What is the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)?
The Space Telescope Science Institute is responsible for the scientific
operation of the Hubble Space Telescope: selecting and supporting telescope
users, scheduling telescope observations, archiving data, and planning for
new telescope instruments. The primary goal of the Office of Public Outreach
is to conduct an exemplary national program that brings the scientific
results and technology of the Hubble Space Telescope to teachers, students,
and the general public.
Program duration: June 25 through July 30, 1999
Stipend: $2,500
Continuing professional development experience credits: 3
Deadline for submitting an application: January 22, 1999
Applicants will be notified by: March 10, 1999
Purpose of the Summer Workshop:
* To develop interactive activities on the World Wide Web that use Hubble
Space Telescope images to enhance students' science and math concepts
and skills. Each team- consisting of two teachers and STScI staff- will
create one interactive lesson.
* To develop resources that teachers can use to create their own lessons.
Experience/Skills Required:
* At least two years of teaching experience in science and/or math.
* Knowledge of the capabilities of the World Wide Web.
* Science or math curriculum development.
* General knowledge of current systemic initiatives; teaching and
developing creative, inquiry-based science/math lessons; and the
National Science and Math Standards.
* Ability to write clearly and concisely for a general audience.
Note:
* Participants will be expected to meet at the Space Telescope Science
Institute in Baltimore, Maryland on the Johns Hopkins University
Homewood Campus. Work hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
* There will be a 2-hour training session in May 1999.
* No funds are available for transportation and lodging.
* Priority will be given to teachers who have not participated in our
previous workshops.
Please attach to this application (1) a copy of your resume and (2) one
letter of support from your principal or supervisor. The letter of support
should be in a sealed envelope, with the signature of your principal or
supervisor over the seal.
All materials must be received by January 22, 1999.
Mail to: Space Telescope Science Institute, Office of Public Outreach,
3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, Attn. AMAZING SPACE
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 410-338-4444, or send
e-mail to:
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Educator's Application (please type or print)
Please attach to this application (1) a copy of your resume and (2) one
letter of support from your principal or supervisor. The letter of support
should be in a sealed envelope, with the signature of your principal or
supervisor over the seal.
All materials must be received by January 22, 1999.
Mail to: Space Telescope Science Institute, Office of Public Outreach,
3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, Attn. AMAZING SPACE
Name_______________________________Social Security
Number_______________________
Home
Address____________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address__________________Home Phone____________School
Phone______________
School Name____________________________School
County____________________________
School
Address__________________________________________________________________
Name of Your Principal or Science
Supervisor____________________________________
Type of School: ___Elementary ___Middle ___High
Teaching Experience:
Years Teaching Science______ Years Teaching Math______ Total Years of
Teaching Experience______
Area of Expertise (e.g., Earth Science, Biology
Algebra...)_____________________
Please answer the following questions using a separate sheet of paper.
1. Have you ever conducted staff development workshops in science, computers,
or math?
Please list the title(s) of the workshop(s).
2. Have you developed math, science, or computer lesson plans or curricula
that have been adopted by your county or by your peers? If yes, please
attach samples with this application.
3. Describe your team-teaching experience or your collaboration with a peer
in developing a project or lesson.
4. Describe your interest or experience in astronomy.
5. What type of computer do you use? List the software packages that you
use.
6. Do you have Internet access at home or at school?
7. Have you ever used the Internet or computer-based education programs for
instructional purposes? If yes, briefly explain.
8. Describe in several paragraphs how your skills and experience could
contribute to the success of this program.
To be considered, the completed application and supporting materials must be
received by January 22, 1999.
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