NASA established the Educator Resource Center Network in an effort to encourage the teaching of science in the schools and to make quality educational materials available to educators (teachers, librarians, school administrators) and pre-service education majors. In addition, the centers provide professional development training to educators in their serving area.
The Sister Mary Joseph Cunningham Library at Georgian Court University houses the only NASA Educator Resource Center in New Jersey, serving all of New Jersey. Opened in January 1996, the ERC is open by appointment to any educator, regardless of where they live. There is no fee to use the ERC, nor is there any limit to the number of visits anyone may make. Since the ERC hours vary each session, please e-mail nasa@georgian.edu for additional information or to make an appointment. Currently the ERC is open Saturday mornings on the third Saturday of each month (since we live on the third planet in the solar system) during the academic year from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. [not open June, July or August] E-mail to let us know you are coming and/or to get on our e-mail list!
From New Jersey’s NASA Education Resource Center
Free Teacher Professional Development Workshops (Can sign up for one or both)
- For Elementary (and Middle School Teachers)
NASA’s SOLAR SYSTEM – for elementary and middle school teachers
Run by a Goddard Space Flight Center NASA Specialist Rich Varner
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/listserv.html
Get 6 hours of Professional Development (certified under State of New Jersey)
Located at McAuley Heritage Center, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Wednesday June 26, 2013, 9 am to 3 pm (bring your own brown bag lunch)
- For Middle & High school Teachers, & interested elementary school teachers
Lunar Rock and Meteorite Workshop (6 hours)
NASA Teacher training PLUS get certified to bring the NASA Lunar Rocks (yes from the moon) and Meteorites into YOUR classroom.
Get 6 hours of Professional Development (certified under State of New Jersey)
Run by a Goddard Space Flight Center NASA Specialist Rich Varner
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/listserv.html
Ocean First Lecture Hall Room 165 New Science Wing, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Thursday June 27, 2013, 9 am to 3 pm (bring your own brown bag lunch)
FREE but reservations required. Limited seats available (waiting list will be kept).
Email directly to: tabormorris@georgian.edu Reservations are REQUIRED. Limited seats!
NASA Workshops for June 26, 2013
