Author: Allen,Marie (EID)

Summit County 4-H presents:
Geo/Space Science Workshop for MS/HS Teachers
Saturday, February 9, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summit Middle School
158 Summit School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
Summit County 4-H: 970-668-4142
www.extension.colostate.edu/summit/4hy.shtml

For more information:
Kathie Kralik
4-H Manager
Summit County Extension
kkralik@co.summit.co.us
970-668-4142
P.O. Box 5660, 37 Peak One Drive CR 1005 Frisco, CO 80443-5660
Dr. Barbara J. Shaw
Western Region STEM Specialist
CSU Extension
barbara.shaw@colostate.edu
970-249-3935
1001 N. 2nd Street
Montrose, CO 81401

STEMasters Continuing Education is brought to you by:

Geo/Space Science Workshop for Middle & High
School Teachers
February 9, 2013
March 9, 2013
Summit Middle School
158 Summit School Road, Frisco, CO

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

www.colorado4H.org

Geo/Space Science Workshop for MS/HS Teachers

February 9, 2013—History of the Universe:
What happened at the Big Bang? How long ago was that? How could that form all the matter in the universe that we can see, and that beyond our ability to see? How can we comprehend numbers like 13.6 billion or even 4.6 billion? How do stars form? What is a nebula? How do planets form? How many galaxies are there? How big is the universe? We will explore all these questions, and more, as we travel back in time to the very beginning of time, and watch as stars are born, live, and die, discuss supernovae and how that was the necessary ingredient for our own solar system to form. Finally, we will discuss the ultimate fate of our solar system, and the universe itself.
March 9, 2013—Dynamic Earth:
Our Earth is a dynamo, with the model of a liquid out core, and a solid inner core. Exactly what evidence supports this model? How does this form a protective barrier to the sun’s s charged particles constantly streaming away from our star? After examining the structure of the Earth, we will begin to look at how the Earth tectonic plates moving, and the focus of geologic activity at convergent, divergent or transform boundaries recycling rock, changing the shape of our continents and oceans, and impacting all life. Finally, we will look at evidence to determine the age of the Earth, examine the theories of the formation of our moon, and the importance of this Earth/Moon system.
The workshop will focus on developing hands-on, inquiry-based labs for your students to enhance your classroom programs. The text Universe at Your Fingertips can be procured for your school to share or individually. Please obtain this CD prior to the 2/9 meeting from Astronomical Society of the Pacific (http://astrosociety.org/astroshop/index.php?p=product&id=577&parent=1)

*Text: Universe at Your Fingertips
Ask your school to provide a copy, or purchase your own prior to 2/9 meeting. Hardcopies are only $9.95 +SH.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060828.html

Dr. Barbara J. Shaw
Barbara Shaw is the Colorado State University Extension Western Region STEM Specialist. She earned her Ph.D. in biology from Portland State University and taught for Department of Geology, School of Education, and University Studies as adjunct faculty. She worked for over 30 years in science education, providing professional development to ~10,000 teachers and engaged ~50,000 students in science inquiry from Pre-K to graduate college students. Her research includes the evolution and locomotion of tree and ground sloths, armadillos, anteaters, and glyptodonts, as well as how K-12 students understand and use scientific process. She was an NSF Fellow, NSF honoree, received Sigma Xi Award for research, the prestigious Colbert Award in paleontology, and teaching awards from Portland State University.
CSU Graduate Credit and CEUs are available:
Colorado State University graduate credit from the School of Education for and additional fee of $55.00 -or- 0.75 CEUs are available for either section or 1.5 CEUs for both sections for an additional fee of $50.00. Please make this a separate check payable to Colorado State University.
Other Costs:
Registration fee (includes lunch):
$25.00 for both sessions or
or $15.00 for one session
$29.95 + SH for *text: Universe at Your Fingertips

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2003/0206mapresults.html

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2000/ast06oct_1/