[NMScience] FW: Summer Educator Fieldtrip

[Ellen Loehman]

The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites you to participate in: Floods and
Flows: Exploring Mars Geology on Earth A NASA-sponsored field-based
workshop, 13-19 July 2008 for intermediate grade level science teachers
(other educators are invited)

Spend the week with planetary scientists visiting the site of Ancient
Glacial Lake Missoula and tracing its flood waters through Montana, Idaho,
and into Washington.  Examine the geologic evidence for catastrophic
flooding, as well as for past volcanism in this region. From these field
experiences and accompanying classroom activities, participants will build
an understanding of surface processes on Earth, including water flow,
volcanism, glaciation, and sedimentation. Attendees will extend their
understanding to interpret what the features on the surface of Mars suggest
about the past environments and history of the red planet.

The experience will be divided between the field and lab, where participants
work with classroom-tested, hands-on inquiry based activities and resources
that can be used to enhance Earth and space science teaching in the
classroom.  Participants receive lesson plans, supporting resources, and
presentations.  A limited number of grants are available to cover
registration.

Join us for hands-on, real-world experience to enhance your teaching about
Earth and space science - and the connections between these exciting fields
of research!

For more information about costs and logistics, and to apply for the
experience, please visit:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/fieldtrips/2008/

Applications are due April 7, 2008
Participants will be notified of their acceptance by April 15, 2008.