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June 18-22, 2012
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

This workshop will be held at the Space Science Center at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday.

This workshop will feature:

• Information about the Moon - such as lunar geology, lunar phases, lunar exploration, and the Moon as an object in the Solar System
• Data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
• Hands-on standards-aligned activities and resources designed to help you bring lunar science and real data into your classroom
• The opportunity to interact with lunar scientists and engineers
• Tools to help you address student misconceptions about the Moon
• Certification to bring lunar samples into your classroom
• o A field trip to the 21-Meter Space Tracking Antenna Facility

This workshop will be free for all attendees, but due to budgetary constraints, LRO will not be able to provide compensation for travel, lodging, meals, or per diem stipends. However, the host institution for the Kentucky workshop, Morehead State University, has received a grant to cover lodging, lunches, and some travel reimbursement for teachers in the state of Kentucky that attend the workshop. More details about what this grant will cover will be available to accepted applicants. If you have questions about this grant, please contact Katie Hessen

The workshop is open to all 6-12 grade science teachers, but priority will be given to teachers in the state of Kentucky. The workshop will be capped at 25 participants. Qualified applicants will be accepted in the order that they apply; interested teachers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Professional Development Credits

All participants will receive certificates for 32 contact hours.

Getting to the Workshop

Lodging

Participants will be invited to stay in the campus dormitory. More information about lodging will be sent to accepted applicants.

Apply

→ Fill out an online application for this workshop
You should receive an automatically generated confirmation email immediately after submitting your application. You will be contacted within 5 business days regarding your acceptance to the workshop.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Katie Hessen

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