Astronomy and Space Science Project Proposal.ppt

Mid-Atlantic Regional Space Grant Meeting -- October 1-2, 2003 Astronomy and Space Science  Project Proposal New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Dr. Siva Thangam, Director Thomas H. Brown, Associate Director Richard A. Rossi, Associate Director In MemoriamSeptember 26, 2003 Graduated: Stevens Institute of Technology – MSE UCLA – MS in Nuclear Engineering NASA-HQ [1966-1967] Princeton University [1967 – 1991] Head, Office Research Project Administration Associate Director Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory -- Department of Energy Board of Directors of AURA [1973-1990] Executive Director, NASA Regional Technology Transfer Center – NJ [1991-1999] Associate Director Program Development, New Jersey Space Grant Consortium [1999-2003] Astronomy and Space Science  Project Proposal Bring Astronomy and Space Science into the Classroom Objective Enhance each State’s focus on Astronomy and Space Science in K-12 Education by taking advantage of the strong interest exhibited by students. Background NJ Science Standards were recently revised to give Astronomy and Space Science a more prominent role in science education. NJ now has 10 science standards, all being required from K-12. NJ Science Standard 5.9 ASTRONOMY SPACE SCIENCE All Students Will Gain an Understanding of the Origin, Evolution, and Structure of the Universe Science Standard 5.9 Strands A. Earth, Moon, Sun System B. Solar System C. Stars D. Galaxies and Universe Method / Procedure Use each State’s Science Standards as the basic foundation for pursuing partnerships between SGCs, planetariums, the Space Telescope Science Institute (Hubble), Goddard Space Flight Center (JWST), and each state science teacher organization. Use each individual states science standards that address space/planets to determine an