NAI: Crow Education Project (Icy)

Overview
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NAI: Crow Education Project (Icy)
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NASA Astrobiology Institute
Contact Information Shown to the Public:
Bldg. 247, Rm. 207 P.O. Box 1 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001
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The Crow Education Project provides science enrichment activities for 10 4th grade classrooms and professional development for their teachers in three schools located on and adjacent to the Crow Reservation in Southwestern Montana.  It's purpose is to engage 4th graders on Native American reservations to astrobiology science and expose them to science as a career.  A district wide program, this hybrid education model incorporates monthly hands-on science activities, field experiences, and video conferencing technology to share science discoveries from scientists and educators at Montana State University with Hardin Intermediate School and Crow Agency School students.

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Evaluation
National Priorities and Coordination Approaches as Articulated in CoSTEM:
  • Improve STEM Instruction