GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Educator Training at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and the Intrepid Museum of Sea Air and Space
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The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Queens College have partnered to provide teachers with a FREE 3 day STEM training on November 14th, 15th and 16th that will provide teachers and schools with GLOBE certification. If you are the first teacher from your school to be certified in GLOBE you will receive a bundle of science instruments and equipment worth $600.00, courtesy Con Edison.
Day one will be held at the offices of NASA-Goddard Institute for Space Studies, 2880 Broadway, New York, NY. Days two and three will be held aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum at: One Intrepid Square, 12th Ave. and 46th St., New York NY 10036. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. All registrants will be sent detailed parking and entry details but if you have questions please contact Peter Schmidt.
To register for this free workshop goto: https://www.globe.gov/events/workshops
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. GLOBE's vision promotes and supports students, teachers and scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based investigations of the environment and the Earth system working in close partnership with NASA, NOAA and NSF Earth System Science Projects (ESSP's) in study and research about the dynamics of Earth's environment.
GLOBE began on Earth Day, 1995. Since that time, 112 countries have participated in The GLOBE Program. Thanks to the efforts of the worldwide GLOBE community, there are more than 66,000 GLOBE-trained teachers representing over 24,000 schools around the world. In addition, over 10 million students have participated in GLOBE — contributing more than 100 million measurements to the GLOBE database for use in their inquiry-based science projects. In addition to the student-contributed data, automated stations collect and send measurements to the GLOBE database. GLOBE brings together students, teachers and scientists through the GLOBE Schools Network in support of student learning and research. Parents, Scientists and GLOBE Alumni also support students' engagement in GLOBE.
Students use scientific protocols, mathematics and technology when learning scientific research methodologies and analyzing data sets. The GLOBE investigation areas include Earth science and biology topics in atmosphere/climate, hydrology, soil, land cover, and phenology. GLOBE students explore environmental problems of local relevance. GLOBE students contribute data to an international scientific database and they design and carry out projects to improve their school and community. In addition, GLOBE students from around the world communicate with each other and discuss diverse and common environmental issues. Together, they make the world better – one investigation and personal connection at a time. GLOBE scientists mentor and inspire the next generation of scientists and citizens by answering their questions, explaining their own research and providing guidance on student research projects and other activities. GLOBE scientists also visit classrooms and interact with students around the world. Together, students and scientists are exploring Earth as a system from measuring atmospheric conditions on a daily basis to documenting long lasting soil characteristics.
The advantage of GLOBE is that teachers are able to tailor student involvement in GLOBE to match their curriculum needs and student interest. GLOBE is a flexible supplement to a formal curriculum. While GLOBE can be incorporated into daily school lesson plans, it is also an ideal fit for after school programs, summer camps or clubs. GLOBE is also a great addition to an informal science center or museum. GLOBE is aligned with NGSS, Common Core and IB curriculum standards and is a superior curriculum opportunity for schools and communities around the world.
GLOBE WORKSHOP PROTOCOLS |
- Atmosphere and Climate – Barometric Pressure
- Atmosphere and Climate – Clouds
- Atmosphere and Climate – Max; Min; Current Temperature
- Atmosphere and Climate – Precipitation
- Atmosphere and Climate – Relative Humidity
- Atmosphere and Climate – Site Definition – ATM
- Earth as a System – Green-down
- Earth as a System – Green-up
- Hydrology – Dissolved Oxygen
- Hydrology – pH
- Hydrology – Salinity
- Hydrology – Site Definition – Hydrology
- Hydrology – Temperature
- Hydrology – Transparency
Contact Person: Peter Schmidt
Email: [email protected]
Availability: Open to all teachers
Targeted Grade Level: Intermediate, Secondary
Matthew Pearce
Education Program Specialist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-GSFC
NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies-GISS
2880 Broadway, Suite 568
New York, NY 10025
[email protected]
646-419-0144 (c)
212-678-6038 (o)