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Are you a grade 6-12 science teacher?

Do you teach your students about the Moon?

Would you like to learn exciting, interactive ways to bring lunar science and exploration into your classroom?

Grade 6-12 science teachers are invited to attend a workshop focused on lunar science, exploration, and how our understanding of the Moon is evolving with the new data from current and recent lunar missions.

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has allowed scientists to measure the coldest known place in the Solar System, map the surface of the Moon in unprecedented detail and accuracy, find evidence of recent lunar geologic activity, characterize the radiation environment around the Moon - and its potential effects on future lunar explorers, and much, much more!

Workshop participants will:

• Learn about the latest discoveries in lunar science from LRO and other recent lunar missions
• Reinforce your understanding of lunar science concepts
• Gain tools to help address common student misconceptions about the Moon
• Interact with lunar scientists and engineers
• Work with LRO data
• Learn how to bring these data and information to your students using hands-on activities aligned with National Science Education Standards and Benchmarks

Where possible, workshops will include either a tour of a science facility or a field trip that will help participants better understand mission operations or geologic processes relevant to the Moon. Certificates of participation specifying the number of workshop contact hours will be provided to all participants, and we are working with our local workshop hosts to make college or other professional development credits are available as well.

Laptops are strongly encouraged for participation in this workshop.

Please see the individual workshop location pages for more information and to apply!