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NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative Offers November Webinars Using GLOBE Resources and Insight
The NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative (EPDC) is presenting a series of webinars open to all educators. Two upcoming November webinars use GLOBE resources and insight – are you ready to explore soil and atmosphere?
15 November: “Earth Sense: The Scoop on Soil” (Grades 4-10)
During this webinar, participants will get to explore The GLOBE Program and get insights in how to bring an outdoor experience to students. The webinar will focus on hands-on inquiry-based experiences. Participants will learn how NASA's SMAP mission collects data about soil moisture. They will also explore Elementary GLOBE resources including teacher guides, protocols, activities, storybooks, and related STEM activities. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, 15 November, at 5:00 p.m. ET. For more information, and to register, click here.
29 November: “Earth Sense – Remote Sensing at NASA: GLOBE Atmosphere” (Grades K-12)
During this webinar, participants will learn about clouds and contrails using The GLOBE Program. NASA’s fleet of satellites, its airborne missions and researchers address some of the critical challenges facing our planet today. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, 29 November, at 6:30 p.m. ET. For more information, and to register, click here.
All pre-service, K-12, and informal educators, as well as university faculty, are invited to join NASA education specialists to learn about NASA missions, activities, lesson plans, educator guides, and online resources that integrate NASA and STEM into the classroom. For the full EPDC Events Calendar, click here.
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