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JLab Science Activities for Teachers (JSAT)
Jefferson Lab, Newport News, VA
October 2008 - May 2009
ATTENTION ALL 5th, 6th AND 8th GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS!
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
What is JSAT?
JSAT is an after school program for 5th, 6th and 8th grade science teachers designed to build teachers' skills in the physical sciences.
What will I do in JSAT?
The 2008-2009 program will include interactive activities to enhance physical science instruction at the middle school level and lectures by Jefferson Lab staff on the applications of science. And, yes, teachers WILL receive class sets of all activities!
2008-2009 topics will include matter, energy transfer, force and motion, magnetism and electricity, atomic structure, waves and sound, simple machines, chromatrography and optics.
Where does JSAT take place?
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, Virginia. [Google Maps]
When does JSAT take place?
Specific dates are listed below. Each session takes place between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
| 5th and 6th Grade Teachers | 8th Grade Teachers | |
| October 1 | October 8 | |
| October 15 | October 22 | |
| November 5 | November 5 | |
| November 19 | November 19 | |
| December 3 | December 3 | |
| December 10 | December 10 | |
| January 7 | January 14 | |
| January 21 | January 28 | |
| February 4 | February 11 | |
| February 18 | February 25 | |
| March 4 | March 11 | |
| March 18 | March 25 | |
| April 1 | April 14 | |
| April 14 | April 22 | |
| May 6 | May 13 | |
| May 20 | May 27 |
Why should I attend JSAT?
All JSAT components address the National Science Education Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
All teachers that attend 80% of the sessions will receive a stipend of $400 at the end of the school year.
How do I apply to JSAT?
Application forms can be downloaded or requested via email. Completed applications are due Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
What other program information is available?
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Lisa Surles-Law - (757) 269-5002 [surles@jlab.org] or
Jan Tyler - (757) 269-7164 [tyler@jlab.org]
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