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Bryan Mendez created the event Lick Obsevatory Teacher Institute

Come learn ideas for

teaching science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts and key

Common Core standards within the context of astronomy. Investigate ways of

using astronomical data in your classroom using well-vetted, inquiry and

standards-based classroom activities. The 3-day/2-Night workshop will feature

tours and demonstrations of research facilities at Lick Observatory, as well as

nighttime observing with research telescopes. UC astronomers will participate

in the workshop, providing insights for the connections between educational standards

and their research. Fees cover lodging, meals, registration, and instructional

materials. Teachers are responsible for their own transportation. To learn more

and apply visit: http://multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Programs/LickObservatoryTeacherInstitute

1/28/2016

Bryan Mendez created the event Lick Observatory Teacher Institute

Recommended for middle school, high school, and lower division undergraduate school instructors

Application Deadline: March 11, 2015

Workshop Fee: $575 ($100 deposit due: April 10, 2015)

Come learn ideas for teaching science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts and key Common Core standards within the context of astronomy. Investigate ways of using astronomical data in your classroom using well-vetted, inquiry and standards-based classroom activities. The 3-day/2-Night workshop will feature tours and

demonstrations of research facilities at Lick Observatory, as well as nighttime observing with research telescopes. UC astronomers will participate in the workshop, providing insights for the connections between educational standards and their research. Fees cover lodging, meals, registration, and instructional materials. Teachers are responsible for their own transportation.

Apply for the Workshop Here.

1/8/2015

Bryan Mendez created the event Calendar in the Sky Webinar: The Milky Way

In the Northern Hemisphere, the center of the Milky Way Galaxy reaches its highest evening appearances in the Summer. In this Webinar we’ll discuss this great band of diffuse light spread across the night sky and how best to observe it. We’ll discuss how Maya people have understood and expressed their ideas about the Milky Way through the ages. Next, we’ll summarize current research about our home Galaxy, including the discovery of a supermassive black hole at its center. Finally, we will demonstrate an activity and showcase some educational resources that you can use with your audiences to better understand the Milky Way Galaxy.

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7/15/2014

Bryan Mendez created the event Calendar in the Sky Webinar: The Sun

The Sun is the primary energy source for Earth, and it has been observed and celebrated throughout human history. The season for zenith passages of the Sun in the Mayalands has begun. In this Webinar we’ll describe the special significance of solar zenith passage as well as its other seasonal stations. We’ll discuss how Maya people have understood and expressed their ideas about the Sun through the ages. Next, we’ll summarize current research about the Sun. Finally, we will demonstrate an activity and showcase some educational resources that you can use with your audiences to better understand the Sun better. Register Here: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/c4mgvqsshbs5&eom

4/28/2014

Bryan Mendez created the event Calendar in the Sky Webinar: The Moon

The Moon is Earth's cosmic companion, and it's importance to our world cannot be understated. On the night of April 14 of this year, the Western Hemisphere will witness a total lunar eclipse. In this Webinar we’ll describe the Moon's normal appearance in the sky and how to observe it as well as how to best observe the upcoming eclipse. We’ll then discuss how Maya people have understood and expressed their ideas about the Moon through the ages. Next, we’ll summarize the current research and exploration of the Moon. Finally, we will demonstrate an activity and showcase some educational resources that you can use with your audiences to better understand the Moon and eclipses. Register for this webinar at: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=2ndl7nu6003z

3/11/2014

Bryan Mendez created the event Calendar in the Sky Webinar: Orion and the Pleiades

1/22/2014