JLab Science Activities for Teachers
JLab Science Activities for Teachers (JSAT)
Jefferson Lab, Newport News, VA
September 2024 - May 2025
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, funded by the Jefferson Science Associates Initiatives Fund.
What will I do in JSAT?
The 2024 - 2025 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 some activities!
2024 - 2025 topics will include matter, energy transfer, force and motion, magnetism and electricity, atomic structure, waves and sound, simple machines, watershed 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?
The dates for the 2023 - 2024 program are listed below. Dates for the 2024-2025 program will be listed once they have been determined. Each session typically takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5th Grade Teachers October 5 October 12 October 26 November 16 December 7 December 14 January 11 January 25 February 8 February 15 February 29 March 7 March 14 April 17 April 25 May 9 |
6th Grade Teachers September 26 October 10 October 24 November 14 November 28 December 12 January 9 January 23 February 6 February 20 March 5 March 19 March 26 April 17 May 7 May 14 |
8th Grade Teachers September 20 October 4 October 18 November 1 November 8 December 6 December 13 January 10 January 24 February 7 February 21 March 6 March 20 April 17 May 1 May 15 |
Why should I attend JSAT?
All JSAT components address the National Science Education Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
All teachers who attend at least 80% of the program hours will receive a stipend of $100 at the end of the school year.
All teachers are eligible to receive up to 48 recertification points during the 2024 - 2025 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 20% of the program hours will result in the forfeiture of your program eligibility.
How do I apply to JSAT?
Application forms can be completed and submitted online. Completed applications are due September 13th, 2024.
What other program information is available?
- 2023 Teacher Night Activities
- Videos from Jefferson Lab's Virtual Teacher Night
- 2007-2008 PowerPoint Presentations
- 2006-2007 PowerPoint Presentations
Who should I contact if I have questions?
5th Grade JSAT: Carol McKisson - 757-269-7560 [carolm@jlab.org]
6th Grade JSAT: Rhonda Bell - 757-269-7633 [rbell@jlab.org]
8th Grade JSAT: Lisa Surles-Law - 757-269-5002 [surles@jlab.org]
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