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Please visit the GEMS® booth, #1251, in Philadelphia! A special invitation for leaders in K-8 science– The Lawrence Hall of Science and Carolina Curriculum cordially invite K–8 science educators to attend a series of highly engaging and participatory events at the 2010 NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia. For events at NSTA involving the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® program, please see the listing on the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading web site. --------------- The GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 3-5 and GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 6-8:
The Lawrence Hall of Science's GEMS program is launching its new core curriculum sequences for grades 3-5 and 6-8, developed with NASA and other leading astronomy educators and researchers. The sequences are a response to the need for excellent, coherent, standards-based curriculum that can be taught in the amount of time teachers can reasonably allot for space sciences. Each includes inquiry-based activities, opportunities for student discourse, supportive readings, CD-ROM extension activities and content, and an associated summative assessment system. Units can be taught either across the grades as individual units, or within one grade as a sequence. Seminar participants will actively explore selected activities from the Sequences and will receive a copy of the CD-ROM along with the units presented in the seminar. Fee per seminar: $25. The fee includes the seminar, curriculum materials, refreshments and the chance to win a kit from Carolina Curriculum. Register for these sessions on line here. For more information, please contact Terry Cort at 510.643.0672 or tcort@berkeley.edu --------------- GEMS Space Science Sequences Symposium
Join renowned space science educators for a discussion of exemplary space science materials, including the GEMS Space Science Sequences, as well as other NASA-developed resources. We will focus on building coherent, standards-based sequences of space science experiences and will include panel discussions with space science educators along with poster presentations sharing different models of integrating NASA-developed resources effectively. To register, please RSVP to Terry Cort at 510.643.0672 or tcort@berkeley.edu --------------- GEMS Network Reception
GEMS will host a reception for both those who are currently involved with the GEMS program and those who want to know more about the opportunities afforded by the program. We have expanded our reception to include special presentations by GEMS Sites and Centers in addition to presentations from our growing group of Associates. We will also have samples of GEMS curriculum products including the GEMS Curriculum Sequence: Space Science for Grades 3-5 and Space Science for Grades 6-8 plus sample GEMS Kits from Carolina Curriculum. This is a great opportunity to network with educators involved in GEMS from schools and districts large and small all over the country and the world. GEMS Exhibitor workshops at NSTA
1) "Setting the Standard for PreK Science" featuring Eggs Eggs Everywhere for students in pre-school through Grade 1 Thursday, March 18; 11:30AM-1PM; Philadelphia Convention Center; Room 201B Enjoy an engaging exemplar from our Early Childhood science series. This unit introduces young children to the wonders of eggs of all kinds, developing age-appropriate concepts in biology and life science. Activities combine literature, math, role-playing, drama, and art, and introduce sorting, classifying, and graphing. Free! 2) "Discover the Solar System and Beyond" featuring the GEMS Curriculum Sequences: Space Science for Grades 3-5 and Space Science for Grades 6-8
Join us for an exploration of the compelling GEMS Space Science Sequences, developed in partnership with NASA and UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science. THe sequences combine coherent space science content with systematic assessment and innovative learning technologies. Through models, hands-on activities, and informational readings, students explore topics such as moon phases and eclipses, gravity, the components of the solar system and beyond. Free! |