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Summer Earth and Space Science Workshops for Teachers!
Explore the most recent developments in our understanding of the universe and the Earth's climate, with science content and resources tied directly to national and local standards. Join us in Baltimore, Mar yland from July 30­August 3, 2011 for one or more of the following:

Weekend 2-Day Workshop, July 30­31
· In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers

Weekday 3-hour Short Courses, August 1­3
· Active Astronomy: Classroom Activities for Learning about the Electromagnetic Spectrum · Chasing Shadows: Bring NASA's Search for Earth-like Planets Around Other Stars to Your Classroom · Eye on the Sky: Exploring the Sun with Activities for the Elementary Classroom · Light and Color in the Night Sky, in the City, and in the Classroom · Evidence-based Science: Climate in the Classroom · Global AND Local: Activity-based Explorations Connecting Global Climate Change to Change in Students' Own Communities Presenters include outstanding scientists and education specialists from NASA, other agencies, and universities, with experience sharing authentic science with teachers. Most sessions include classroom-ready activity handouts and resources. Some scholarship support is available to help with registration fees and travel expenses. More information is on the back side of this flyer.

These teacher professional development opportunities are a part of "Connecting People to Science," a national education and public outreach conference, July 31­August 3, presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in partnership with the American Geophysical Union and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Founded in 1889, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is the largest and most active astronomy education organization in the U.S., devoted to advancing scientific literacy through astronomy.


Register for one or more of these teacher professional development opportunities:

Weekend 2-Day Workshop:
· In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers
(Grades 3 ­ 12, Saturday and Sunday, July 30 ­ 31, $95*) Presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) and special guests, this workshop is part of the Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP). Includes activities on topics such as: phases of the Moon; exploring the planets; scale of the solar system; building a simple telescope for your class (kit included); environmental impacts of "light pollution"; and much more. No background in astronomy required! *Included in the fee is a Galileoscope kit and a brand new Universe at Your Fingertips DVD-ROM collection, with 133 complete activities and a wealth of other teaching resources.

Weekday 3-Hour Short Courses:

(Fees include access to conference exhibit hall.)

· Active Astronomy: Classroom Activities for Learning about the Electromagnetic Spectrum presented by NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA (Grades 6­12, Monday morning, August 1, $40) · Chasing Shadows: Bring NASA's Search for Earth-like Planets Around Other Stars to Your Classroom presented by NASA's Kepler Mission and the SETI Institute (Grades 6­12, Monday afternoon, August 1, $40) · Eye on the Sky: Exploring the Sun with Activities for the Elementary Classroom presented by the UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory (Grades K­5, Tuesday morning, August 2, $40) CANCELLED · Light and Color in the Night Sky, in the City, and in the Classroom presented by the National Optical Astronomical Observatory, NOAO (Grades K­8, Tuesday afternoon, August 2, $40) · Evidence-based Science: Climate in the Classroom presented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA (Grades 6­12, Wednesday morning, August 3, $40) · Global AND Local: Activity-based Explorations Connecting Global Climate Change to Change in Students' Own Communities presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, IGES (Grades 6­12, Wednesday afternoon, August 3, $40) For more information and detailed descriptions, and to register for these workshops, please go to the conference web site: http://www.astrosociety.org/events/meeting.html, and click on the menu tab "Workshop and Short Courses for Teachers." Workshops are open to all teachers; there is no need to register for the full conference. Registration is limited and will be accepted in the order received.
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC
in partnership with

AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION & SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

The conference and teacher workshops take place in the beautifully refurbished Tremont Plaza Hotel near the attractions of the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Special conference rates have been arranged at the hotel for those traveling from some distance.

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO SCIENCE
July 30­August 3, 2011 · Baltimore, Maryland A national conference on science education and public outreach