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EVENT INFORMATION

Space Exploration - NCDPI-AIG Professional Development Webinar Series for Science

Event Sponsor: Joint Event by DPI and Other Organization

Event Type: Online Workshop

Primary Category: Science

Sub-Category: Professional Development

Event Dates: 3/12/2013

Brief Description: This webinar is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please visit the NCDPI Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Programs wiki for registration information. Registration is required as seating is limited. A confirmation of attendance can be provided upon request.

What's new in space exploration and where are NASA and private enterprise going in the future? Discussions will include current experiments being designed and flown aboard NASA's Reduced Gravity Plane; what we are learning from Curiosity's trip to Mars; and new research findings from the International Space station.

This science-focused webinar is part of the NCDPI-AIG Professional Development Series and is conducted in partnership with the NC School of Science and Mathematics. These science - focused sessions will directly address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Essential Standards across grades 6-12. A goal of each session will be to discuss strategies for teaching students to be independent learners and accepting of additional challenges for differentiated learning.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Sneha Shah-Coltrane

E-mail Address: sneha.shahcoltrane@dpi.nc.gov

Web Site: ncaig.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/PD+Opportunities