Workshop
Educator Workshop (In Person) – Forces and Motion
When:
Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Where:
Von Karman Auditorium, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CaliforniaTarget Audience:
Teachers for grades 4-12Overview:
This in-person workshop at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, will explore how students can use the engineering design process to investigate the role Newton's laws play in rocketry and space exploration. Participants will use concepts and practices from the Next Generation Science Standards to build rocket prototypes and landers as we explore ready-made lessons you can take back to the classroom.
Educators can register by filling out the form below:
This free workshop is offered through the NASA/JPL Educator Resource Center, which provides formal and informal educators with NASA resources and materials that support STEM learning. For more information, visit the Educator Resource Center page.
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