NASA Space Science Training: Explore Mars
Open the door to another world by incorporating hands-on science activities into your programming! Join us for a FREE NASA-supported professional development training, which features hands-on activities that are designed for use with children ages 8 to 13 and their families and rely on inexpensive, fun materials! All levels of comfort with science are welcome.
April 9 and 10, 2013
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
Explore Mars will acquaint you with NASA’s past, present and future investigations of Mars, where scientists have long searched for indications that Mars may be able to — or has been able to — support life. Discover the current scientific understanding of Mars and humanity’s efforts to explore the Red Planet. Plus, discuss strategies for bringing the excitement of NASA’s latest mission to Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory’s (MSL) Curiosity rover — complete with its very own laser (the ChemCam instrument!) — to children in your community!
Scientists and educators from the MSL mission and the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) will share space science information, resources, hands-on activities, and demonstrations developed specifically for you to integrate into your programs with children and youth ages 8 to 13 and their families. Network with Texas library colleagues and discuss ways to incorporate the activities into your programs.
Public library staff that provide, or plan to provide, programs for 8-13-year-olds are invited to apply. Space is limited to 35 participants who are chosen on a first-come-first-accepted basis. Librarians serving rural audiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
The training is free. A $200 stipend is available for 30 participants and will be offered on a first-come-first-accepted basis. Note: The first 30 accepted applicants will receive a stipend request form via email, which must be submitted by the deadline provided in order to receive the stipend. Stipends will be paid out following the training and the participant’s confirmed attendance. The LPI does not have restrictions on how the stipend is used once it is received by the training participant.
Space is limited! Apply by Friday, March 15, 2013 at
The training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m. each day on April 9 and 10, 2013. Light breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks will be provided. Hotel suggestions, logistical information, and a tentative agenda will be supplied shortly after you register; participants are responsible for travel, housing, and dinner costs and arrangements.
During the training you will:
☼ Learn about Mars and NASA’s past, present, and future exploration efforts to determine whether or not Mars is, or was, able to support life
☼ Learn about the MSL mission, the Curiosity rover and the ChemCam instrument
☼ Have the opportunity to interact directly with Mars scientists
☼ Network with library colleagues in Texas
☼ Undertake hands-on activities designed specifically for use with children and youth ages 8 to 13 at the library
☼ Receive science education materials, e.g., activity plans, science presentations, and resources like NASA educational posters, website links, etc.
☼ Explore strategies and best practices for reaching underserved audiences
☼ Brainstorm how to best engage and excite children about science
☼ Become part of the Explore online community, which has 800 members
☼ Be served breakfast and lunch and lots of chocolate!
☼ Learn about the MSL mission, the Curiosity rover and the ChemCam instrument
☼ Have the opportunity to interact directly with Mars scientists
☼ Network with library colleagues in Texas
☼ Undertake hands-on activities designed specifically for use with children and youth ages 8 to 13 at the library
☼ Receive science education materials, e.g., activity plans, science presentations, and resources like NASA educational posters, website links, etc.
☼ Explore strategies and best practices for reaching underserved audiences
☼ Brainstorm how to best engage and excite children about science
☼ Become part of the Explore online community, which has 800 members
☼ Be served breakfast and lunch and lots of chocolate!
Learn more about our Explore Earth and space science topics (Mars: Inside and Out!, Jupiter’s Family Secrets, Discover Earth, Explore! Ice Worlds!, Health in Space, To the Moon and Beyond!, Beyond Earth, Marvel Moon, and Comets) at our website, http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore. Each of these topics offers complementary hands-on activities, facilitator background information, and resources. Visit our active online community through the website’s discussion boards. To learn more about Mars exploration, visit http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/.
We look forward to investigating Mars and Mars exploration with you!
Best regards,
Andy & Keliann Yolanda
Shaner LaConte Ballard
Training Presenters Logistics and Support
Education and Public Outreach Department
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058-1113
explore@lpi.usra.edu
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This workshop has already hit the limit of attendees.
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