Abrams Space Across the Curriculum

Dr. Rochelle B. Abrams Space Across the Curriculum Teacher Professional Development Experience

Program Details

What: Dr. Rochelle B. Abrams Space Across the Curriculum Teacher Professional Development Experience

When: June 10-14, 2024, 8 a.m - 5 p.m daily

Where: Space Foundation Headquarters, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (In person only)

Cost: Free, participating educators receive a $500 stipend. Transportation and travel costs are not included.

Attendance Cap: 25 teachers  

What’s Included: 40 Professional Development hours and a $500 educator stipend (Certificate and stipend will be delivered upon completion of course) 

Applications are now closed.  Applicants will be notified of their application status by April 15th.

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Please note: Participants are responsible for covering travel, lodging and food expenses.

Course Description:

Dr. Rochelle B. Abrams Space Across the Curriculum Astronomy (Grades 5-12):  

Dr. Rochelle B. Abrams Space Across the Curriculum Astronomy Professional Development course guides teachers from the basics of scientific principles to the cutting edge of astronomy research.  Discover how to inspire your students by engaging them in hands-on, project-based learning and a variety of lessons that explore the latest advancements in the field of astronomy. Lessons include topics such as black holes, gravitational waves, the search for life, cosmology, star formation, and more. Lessons also explore the myths and legends that ancient cultures associated with the heavens, establishing connections between our modern perspective and that of past cultures. 

Twenty lessons cover an array of NGSS and Common Core Standards from grades 5-12 and culminate in a project that leverages the students’ newfound knowledge.  Investigate the newest discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope that are helping us unlock the secrets of the cosmos.  Encourage your students to learn how the study of our universe provides insight to our place within it.  

Participating teachers receive a stipend and a certificate for 40 Professional Development hours following completion of the course.