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 2011-2012 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!
2011-2012 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 Grade Teachers September 27 October 11 October 25 November 8 November 29 December 6 December 13 January 10 January 24 February 7 February 21 March 6 March 20 April 11 May 8 May 22 | 6th Grade Teachers September 21 October 5 October 19 November 9 November 30 December 7 December 14 January 4 January 18 February 8 February 22 March 7 March 21 April 11 May 2 May 16 | 8th Grade Teachers September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 30 December 7 December 14 January 11 January 25 February 15 February 29 March 14 March 28 April 11 May 9 May 23 |
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 $200 at the end of the school year.
All teachers are eligible to receive up to 48 recertification points during the 2011-2012 JSAT program.
Eligibility
This program is open to middle school teachers employed full time in public, private, or parochial schools and whose major teaching assignment includes science. U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien status is required.
Please be aware of the time commitment. Missing more than 8 hours of JSAT will result in the forfeiture of your program eligibility.
How do I apply to JSAT?
Application forms can be downloaded or requested via email. Completed applications are due Wednesday, September 7, 2011.
What other program information is available?
Who should I contact if I have questions?
5th Grade JSAT: Brita Hampton - (757) 269-7633 [hampton@jlab.org]
6th Grade JSAT: Christine Wheeler - (757) 269-7560 [wheelerc@jlab.org]
8th Grade JSAT: Lisa Surles-Law - (757) 269-5002 [surles@jlab.org]
This project is supported by the JSA Initiatives Fund, a $0.5 Million Annual commitment from the JSA owners, SURA and CSC/ATG, to support programs, initiatives, and activities that further the scientific outreach, and promote the science, education and technology missions of Jefferson Lab and benefit the Lab user community.
This page is maintained by Steve Gagnon.