Baker Middle SchoolBaker Middle School Where Children and Learning Come FirstWhere Children and Learning Come First

Spring 2006Spring 2006

DisclaimerDisclaimer

• The NASA Explorer Schools experiences shared in the presentation apply to Baker Middle School. If you would like to know more about the NASA Explorer Schools, please write down the website at the end of this presentation.

NASA Explorer SchoolNASA Explorer School

• Unique program

• Benefits students

• Benefits teachers

• Benefits community

Support and ResourcesSupport and Resources•NASA AESP Steve Culivan

•NASA Coordinator, Beth Ingrum

•Principal Morris, Baker Middle School

•NASA Website

•Digital Learning Network

•NASA Television

•Professional Development Programs

•Regional Resource Center

Science, Math, and TechnologyScience, Math, and Technology

• Increase – student ability – student knowledge– student interest and participation – active participation of educators– family involvement– academic assistance for and technology use

by educators

2004-20052004-2005• FMA Live!• Presentation to Regional LACUE • Hot Air Balloon Challenge• Earth to Moon Challenge• e-Missions• NASA AESP visits• LASM Challenger Field Trip• Stennis Space Center Field Trip • NASA Explorer School Symposium

FMA Live!FMA Live!

Sir Isaac Newton

Hot Air Balloon ChallengeHot Air Balloon Challenge

•Balloons launched in February 2005.

•National winners traveled to Wallop Falls.

•Our winners traveled to Houston, Texas.

Earth to Moon ChallengeEarth to Moon Challenge

Students are given problems from Mission Control.

Limited amount of time to find solution to problem.

e-Missionse-Missions

• Used distance education technology between school and Mission Control.

• Students solve critical problems using real time data.

• Students make recommendations to Mission Control.

At the Symposium. . .At the Symposium. . .

2005-20062005-2006

• E-Mission provided by LRCE• LASM Challenger Center Visit• Lights, Camera, Action Video Project• Space Center Field Trip (Huntsville, AL)• FIRST National Robotics (Atlanta, GA)• Science Saturdays • Guest Speakers

– Mentors – Professors

From Bus to BooksFrom Bus to Books

STEM-G

No BellsNo Bells

Clubs andClubs and OrganizationsOrganizations

• Robotics (Computer Club)– First Lego League State Competition, – recipient of two Against All Odds Awards– 1st Place in Teamwork

• Challenge Teams– Lights, Camera, Action Video Project– Anti-Tobacco Campaign– Video Yearbook

Benefits to Baker MiddleBenefits to Baker Middle

• Summer Workshop

• Additions to teacher certificate

• Received technology grants

• Access to NASA Educational resources

TEAM MEMBERSTEAM MEMBERS

• Administrator (optional)

• Team Lead

• Classroom Teacher

• Technology Lead

• Family and Community Support

Professional Development for Professional Development for Teachers SummaryTeachers Summary

• Aerospace Education Certification

• Digital Learning Network

• Professional Conference Assistance

How Do I Apply?How Do I Apply?

• http://explorerschools.nasa.gov

Deadline January 31 each year