Science Education
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, funded by the Jefferson Science Associates Initiatives Fund.
What will I do in JSAT?
The 2009-2010 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!
2009-2010 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 September 23 October 7 October 21 November 4 November 18 December 2 December 9 January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 10 March 24 April 21 May 5 May 19 | 8th Grade Teachers September 30 October 14 October 28 November 4 November 18 December 2 December 9 January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 17 March 31 April 21 May 5 May 19 |
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 Friday, September 18, 2009.
What other program information is available?
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Lisa Surles-Law - (757) 269-5002 [surles@jlab.org]
Jan Tyler - (757) 269-7164 [tyler@jlab.org]
This program is funded by the Jefferson Science Associates Initiatives Fund.
This page is maintained by Steve Gagnon.