UM Observatory: Science Insiders

Observatory Programs

Information for Teachers

Be a Science Insider! Keep up to date on exciting researching going on in our area!

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Overview: This series of workshops will provide participants with information about the latest developments in a variety of scientific fields and a glimpse at science research in action. Local scientists will present their own research, how it fits into the big picture of research developments in their field, and discuss their day to day research activities. The scientists or science educators from Owens Science Center and the UM Astronomy Department will also present instructional activities related to the scientists' work.

Participants: This series is appropriate for any educators with an interest in making local, human connections between science research conducted in the DC Metro area and the science they teach in their classrooms.

Rationale: The National Science Education Standards and the Maryland Core Learning Goals both emphasize the importance in developing an understanding of the methods and processes through which science research is conducted. Science research is a human endeavor. This workshop will focus on the day to day efforts of scientists to understand and explain the world around us.

Times/Dates: Workshops will take place on the first Thursday of the month, from 4:00 - 6:00pm. The structure of each workshop will be roughly as follows.

Time	Activity
4:00-4:15	Welcome and Overview
4:15-5:00	Science Insider: A scientist shares a look at what they do and how their work fits into the big picture.
5:00-5:30	Inside the Classroom: The workshop shares some instructional activities for you to take back to your classroom.
5:30-6:00	Informal Connections: Get a chance to talk with scientists, science center educators, and other teachers and take a look at the Science Center facilities.

Planning to Attend?: No reservations are required. You are welcome to attend as few or as many of the workshops as you are interested in.

Coordinator: For more information, contact Patty Seaton at the Howard B. Owens Science Center. Phone number: 301-918-9850

Spring 2002 Schedule:

Date	Topic
March 7, 2002	Deep Impact: First Look Inside a Comet
April 4, 2002	Chaos and Weather
May 2, 2002	Northern Lights
June 6, 2002	Asteroid Families and Satellites

Directions: Exit Beltway at Baltimore-Washington Parkway/Rt.295, North, toward Baltimore. Take first exit at Greenbelt Road/Rt. 193, East, towards NASA and Glendale. Continue on Greenbelt Rd. approximately 2 miles (past NASA/Goddard). Take 3rd right turn after traffic light at Soil Conservation Rd. into Science Center Parking lot. The parking lot is DuVal High School's back parking lot.

Last Updated: Thursday October 04, 2007 by Elizabeth Warner