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Online Feb 04-Apr 05, 2013 Credit: 3 graduate Tuition & Fees: $835.05 NSTA members 10% discount Instructor(s): Eric Brunsell and Jason Marcks |
Course DescriptionIs there ice on Mercury? Why isn't Pluto a planet? As viewed by the modern astronomer, the Solar System includes more than 100 diverse worlds interacting as a dynamic system. This online course for K-12 in-service teachers focuses on fundamental questions driving NASA's exploration of the Solar System: How did it form? What's in it? How is it arranged? What does the study of other worlds (planets, moons, asteroids, and comets) teach us about our own? How do we learn about other worlds? How are these worlds similar and different? How do they interact, forming mini-systems within the Solar System? What are their surfaces, atmospheres, and interiors like, and how do we know? By taking advantage of NASA's virtual presence in the Solar System, course participants will learn about the "new" Solar System and how to engage their students in the wonder of exploration.Meeting Place and TimesThis course is taught online. Course participants login and participate at a time of day that is convenient for them. It is recommended that participants login at least 4 to 5 times per week and plan on spending 13 to 16 hours per week for 9 weeks to successfully complete this course. The time estimate above includes both the time teachers will spend on-line participating in group discussions and such, and the time spent off-line working on assignments, projects, and other activities. Instructor(s)Eric Brunsell, EdD. Intercollege Programs for Science Education, Montana State UniversityJason Marcks, MS. Aerospace Consultant, Marcks Aerospace. Jason is a former high school Earth and space science teacher, He has a MS in Geoscience and is currently working on a Masters of Aeronautical Science in space launch management. He has served as the professional development director and lead instructor for the Wisconsin Initiative for Math, Science and Technology Education program, the Nevada Science of Aerospace Project, and the Oklahoma Science, Technology, and Education Program. Mr. Marcks is also a Certified Flight Instructor and Commercial Pilot. PrerequisitesBachelor's degree, professional teaching certificate, and at least one year of K-12 teaching experience. Because the use of technology is integral to the course, some familiarity with using technology in the classroom is required.Target AudienceK-12 science teachers with at least one year of teaching experience and some familiarity with using technology in the classroom.Time Commitment:13-16 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.Tuition and Fees
Participants are on your own to purchase the required text. See information below.
A $30 registration fee is also charged once per semester. The costs above assume that you are taking only MSU Extended University courses during the semester that the course is offered. If you also registered for courses through the MSU Registrar, the regular MSU fee structure may apply. A $40 late fee will be assessed if payment is not posted to your account by 3 pm (Mountain Time) of the course start date (or the business day before if the course starts on a weekend or a holiday). To learn more about tuition and fees, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page. Required Books/Materials
Teacher/participants are responsible for purchasing the required text for the course on their own before the course begins. Computer Requirements:
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date. For More InformationFor specific questions about the course content, contact Dr. Eric Brunsell at ebrunsell@gmail.com, or for questions about registration and other administrative details, call NTEN at (800) 282-6062. How to RegisterRegister Online |
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