NASA Invites You to Participate in the 5th Annual Summer S'COOL Teacher Workshop June 23-27, 2003 NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia

NASA Langley Research Center (see map) will host the 5th annual Summer S'COOL (Students' Cloud Observations On-Line) Teacher Workshop June 23-27. Participants will learn to apply science skills in observations and data analysis as they are introduced to the S'COOL program. The basics of atmospheric science, classification of cloud types, weather measurements using simple and sophisticated tools and much much more will be explored during this summer's workshop. Participating teachers will be provided with useful materials and experience meaningful field trips as they gain a new excitement for science. Teachers in grades 3 - 6, including those with limited science backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
A letter of recommendation is required in addition to a completed application. Each must be received by April 30, 2003, for consideration.

Up to twenty applicants will be selected as participants for this summer's workshop.
Important Note: due to budget limitations, travel support is NOT available for participants this year.

Related Information

• Daily sessions will be from 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided each day to facilitate participant interaction.
• Graduate credit or continuing education credit option is available.
  • Graduate credit through Hampton University (about $480)
  • Newport News teachers: 25 recertification points
  • Hampton teachers: 30 recertification points
  • Other teachers must contact their school system for approval and amount
• Relevant VA Science SOLs: 3.1, 3.9, 3.11, 4.1, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8
• Relevant VA Math SOLs: 3.5, 3.15, 3.17, 3.21, 3.22, 4.18, 4.20, 5.3, 5.5, 5.11e, 5.18, 5.19, 6.1, 6.6, 6.7, 6.10, 6.16, 6.18a
• Relevant VA Computer Technology SOLs: 5.3, 5.4

Application Form PDF Document - (Download Acrobat Reader)

For further information regarding the 2003 Summer S'COOL Workshop please contact:

Other NASA Workshop Options

• SOLAR Workshop - Atmospheric science workshop geared for middle and high school teachers
• NASA Educator Workshops

  
  

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• American Meteorological Society Teacher Workshops. Follow the link for education under "Navigate through our site."