NASA Heliophysics Projects Division Star Partners Requirements

1. NASAHeliophysics Projects DivisionStar Partners Requirements

2. Requirements • A Lesson Plan • A Digital Story • 20 hours of Activity Logs • Sun-Earth Day Activities – http://sunearthday.gsfc.nasa.gov/ DUE MARCH 31, 2008

3. Lesson Plan • Lesson Plan: • A lesson plan is a teacher's detailed description of the course of instruction for an individual lesson. While there is no one way to construct a correct lesson plan, most lesson plans contain some or all of these elements, typically in this order: title of the lesson,time required, list of objectives, concept to be instructed, the instructional component, independent practice, summary, evaluation and analysis. • Electronic File which can be downloaded from our website at http://stargazer.gsfc.nasa.gov/star_partners/lesson_plan.htm

4. Lesson Creators Name Lesson Creators School Lesson Title The title should accurately reflect the content of the lesson in a catchy, descriptive way. Please be sure that it will include something that you have learned by being a part of this workshop. Short Description In three to five sentences describe the lesson. What is this lesson about? Your description may include the type of lesson (demonstration, hands-on, research, project, lecture, etc.), single subject area or cross-curricular, learning objective or result, target group, any technology connections, etc. Learning Outcome After the lesson is taught, what concepts or skills should students be able to demonstrate as an outcome of participation? You may use statements or you may state the critical questions students should be able to answer here. Regional and/or National Standards List regional or national standards you are addressing. Materials Provide a numbered list of items required to teach this lesson. Include necessary media, science, or technology equipment, and other supplies. Include URLs for items that are not normally found in the classroom. Total Duration Give the total estimated time to teach this lesson. Use hours and minutes. Lesson Plan Elements

5. Technology Connection If you are using technology to teach the lesson or the students are using technology within the activities or in the creation of artifacts, list those uses and integration strategies here. Directions for using the technology should be adequately explained in the procedures section. Specific URLs should not be listed in this field, but should appear as web resources in the procedures section. Example: Students will use Excel or another spreadsheet program to record, graph, and analyze data from their experiments. Procedures The procedures area should include teaching strategies that lead to achieving the learning outcomes and the standards listed within the lesson plan. A variety of learning activities should be included that are meaningful and actively engage students in learning. Assessment How will this lesson be assessed? Describe how teachers can assess the lesson and standards listed. Attach quizzes, tests, rubrics, checklists, etc. Remember that a concrete assessment is required and must provide a qualitative and/or quantitative method of evaluating weather the students have mastered the concepts and skills taught in the lesson. Extension How can this lesson be modified to work with students who already understand the concepts taught? What supplemental activities can challenge these students? Remediation For students who do not readily grasp concepts, how can the lesson be taught differently? What additional strategies, resources, and activities can help these students master the concepts? Lesson Plan Elements

6. Activity Logs • Activity Logs • An activity log of 20-hours minimum commitment is required for all Star Partners. • Complete one activity log for each outreach activity and obtain the signature of your immediate supervisor. • Activity log is now in a word format that you can download below. It must be done in this digital form. • We will not accept any hand written forms for 2008. • They have to be emailed to us and then mail in the signed activity log (from your supervisor) to the address at the bottom of the form. • Electronic File which can be downloaded from our website at http://stargazer.gsfc.nasa.gov/star_partners/activity_log.htm

7. Digital Stories • Digital Stories • Digital Storytelling is a process of connection. It is a remembrance of life stories, in combination with the power of voice and imagery. Digital Storytelling allows people to connect, using technology that's relevant to the way they live today. • Educational Objectives • Enhance your lesson plans within a unit. • Integrate multimedia development into K-12, pre-service and graduate education. • Generate interest, attention and motivation in your classroom. • Electronic File for more help can be downloaded from our website at http://stargazer.gsfc.nasa.gov/star_partners/digital_story.htm

8. Sun Earth Day Activity • Website • http://sunearthday.gsfc.nasa.gov/ • Past Themes • IHY: Living in the Atmosphere of the Sun • Eclipse In a Different light 2006 • Ancient Observatories 2005 • Venus Transit 2004 • March of 2008 • Outreach activity, Classroom/School activity • When theme is announced we will let you know or check website provided above.

9. Chapter Leaders • Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia/West Virginia/Delaware/Alaska • Charles Mercer, Master Teacher • Puerto Rico • Eulalia Texidor, Master Teacher • Massachusetts – Holyoke/New Jersey/New York/New Hampshire • Myriam Skolnick, Master Teacher • Massachusetts – Springfield/Connecticut/Vermont • Michelina Cahillane, Master Teacher • Massachusetts – South Hadley/Maine/Rhode Island • Lisa Manzi, Master Teacher • Utah/Mississippi/Georgia • Eric (Nathan) Heiselt, Master Teacher • US Virgin Islands/International/Northern States • Dr. Evelina Félicité-Maurice • Southern States – Except Mississippi and Georgia • Sarah Brown, Master Teacher

10. Application for next yearsSummer Institute • Application will be online November 15, 2007 • Please encourage another teacher to apply • Deadline for application is February 15, 2008

11. National Standards • National Science Education Standards • This online book offers a coherent version of what it means to be scientifically literate, describing what all students should understand and be able to do at different grade levels in various science categories. • Number and Operations Standard (Principles & Standards for School Mathematics by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) • Benchmarks for Science Literacy • Benchmarks specifies how students should progress toward science literacy, recommending what they should know and be able to do by the time they reach certain grade levels. (Online Books in both English and Spanish) • Science for All Americans • This book is about science literacy. Science for All Americans consists of a set of recommendations on what understandings and ways of thinking are essential for all citizens in a world shaped by science and technology. (Online Books in both English and Spanish) • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) • The NETS Project will work to define standards for students, integrating curriculum technology, technology support, and standards for student assessment and evaluation of technology use. (Online Books in both English and Spanish) • Available on our website at: http://stargazers.gsfc.nasa.gov/educators/national_standards.htm