Astrobiology Laboratory Institute for Instructors (ALI’I) Applications Due

When March 27, 2009 (Fri) ~

Where Hawaii

June 3, 2009 / Posted by: Yael Kovo

Investigating Astrobiology Research Topics Through Scientific Inquiry
July 6 – 11, 2009
Application Form: http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/UHNAI/epo/alii-appform.cfm
Deadline – March 27, 2009

This workshop, designed for secondary science teachers, will emphasize lectures and activities led by scientists, state-of-the-art lab tours, and professional development with the use of learning cycles for concept development. Teachers will review and do activities from the Voyages Through Time curriculum, and other NASA materials aligned with 2061 Benchmarks. Registration fee is $50. Two University of Hawai’i graduate education credits will be offered for an administrative fee of only $110. A limited number of teachers from the continental US will receive a subsidy of $750 for room and board to defray expenses. Accepted Hawai’i teachers will be fully subsidized.

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