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Astrobiology 101: Where Teachers are the Students

Posted January 10, 2008 9:47 AM

From SPACE.com:

Where can high school science teachers learn more about the growing interdisciplinary field of Astrobiology? In the ASSET program, a summer institution for high school science teachers. U. S. teachers are invited to apply. ASSET is built upon the contemporary thematic science standards based curriculum foundation, and delivers an exciting professional development opportunity. ASSET alumnae not only incorporate astrobiology into their classrooms, but also share their enthusiasm for science and teaching with others. One teacher has described the experience, "I can tell you how much I appreciate the intellectualism and knowledge I left with, not just notes from lectures of random facts. I left SETI Institute feeling like I could have an intelligent conversation about all of the topics we discussed that week. So again, thank you for a fantastic program!"

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Re: Astrobiology 101: Where Teachers are the Students

01/14/2008 6:40 AM

we have dopey courses run at Colleges in New Zealand, just as elsewhere, per the article..

How about a diploma in Maori basket weaving?

A nice qualification in barista coffee making?

There are plenty more, just a'waiting to accept your Course Fees.

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