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 2024 - 2025 program are listed below. Dates for the 2025-2026 program will be listed once they have been determined. Each session typically takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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5th Grade Teachers September 26 October 3 October 17 November 7 November 21 December 5 December 12 January 9 January 23 January 30 February 13 February 27 March 6 April 3 Teacher Night (Thurs.) April 24 May 1 |
6th Grade Teachers October 1 October 15 October 29 November 12 November 19 December 3 December 10 January 7 January 28 February 11 February 18 March 4 March 18 April 3 Teacher Night (Thurs.) April 15 May 6 |
8th Grade Teachers September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 8 January 22 February 5 February 19 March 5 March 19 April 3 Teacher Night (Thurs.) April 23 May 7 |
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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