Earth and Space Science at Harris County Department of Education Science Center
at Harris County Department of Education Science Center
Science Center, 6300 Irvington, Houston
Earth Science on Mars
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016
For 6–8th grade teachers
Engage your students with topography and satellite images, plate tectonics, and the characteristics that allow life to exist, from and Earth and Mars perspective. Addresses science TEKS 6.10(D), 6.11 (B,C), 7.9 (A,B), 8.9 (B,C). Registration: $20.
Patterns in the Sky
Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
For 3–5th grade teachers
Create models of the Sun, Earth, and Moon systems, and explore the patterns of their motions through hands-on activities. Make observations, and predict the changing patterns in the day, seasons, phases, and more. Addresses TEKS 3.8 (C,D), 4.8 (C), 5.8 (C). Registration: $30.
Characteristics of the Universe
Weds, Dec. 7, 2016
For 8th grade science and High School astronomy teachers
Discover how astronomers study the stars, nebulae, and galaxies that make up the Universe! Create classification diagrams, explore the properties of light, and model the scale of our Galaxy through a variety of hands-on activities. Addresses TEKS 8.8 (A,B,C,D). Registration: $30.
Participants receive reference materials, hands-on lesson plans, and lunch.
Materials and LPI education staff time provided by NASA Science Mission Directorate’s
cooperative agreement with USRA, and by the Mars Curiosity rover’s ChemCam instrument.
Register online: http://wms.hcde-texas.org
For registration assistance, please contact
Liliana Maldonado (713) 696-1306
