PALMDALE – Educators are invited to participate in two science workshops offered in early May by the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center’s Office of Education. Both workshops are offered free of charge.
The first workshop, Lunar and Meteorite Certification, will qualify educators to use lunar and meteorite samples in the classroom. The Apollo missions to the moon will be discussed as the 40th anniversary of man’s landing on the moon approaches. Moon geology will also a topic.
Who: Educators in grades kindergarten – 12
When: Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: AERO Institute in the Palmdale Civic Center
What: Lunar and meteorite certification, Apollo mission and moon geology
Registration: Tibi Marin, AESP, at 661-276-3501 or carlota.marin@nasa.gov
The second workshop will focus on the International Space Station and its construction. A NASA educator rocket guide will be the template for workshop instruction. Rockets play an important role in propelling the space shuttle carrying International Space Station parts to orbit.
Who: Educators in grades kindergarten – 2
When: Tuesday, May 5, from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Where: AERO Institute in the Palmdale Civic Center
What: Hands-on opportunity to bring International Space Station information into the classroom
Registration: Sara Cutts, education outreach specialist, at 661-276-3992 or sara.cutts@nasa.gov
The AERO Institute is located at 38256 Sierra Highway, Suite A, in the Palmdale Civic Center.
› Moon and Meteorite Certification flyer (pdf)
Note to Editors: Media interested in attending either workshop should contact Beth Hagenauer, 661-276-7960, in advance.
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Edwards, California 93523
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Beth Hagenauer
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
661-276-7960
beth.hagenauer@nasa.gov