Hands-On Universe Teacher Enhancement Project

9554161 Pennypacker这项建议由加州大学伯克利分校劳伦斯-伯克利实验室赞助，旨在为一项为期三年的项目寻求资金，该项目旨在教教师如何在课堂上使用基于计算机的成像技术，以加深对科学概念的理解。这个名为“动手宇宙”的项目使用了一套全面的课程单元，由NSF教学材料奖开发，强调对天文学的基本概念以及这些概念背后的数学和科学的理解。该程序使用实时天文图像和存储图像的组合。主题包括研究天文测量(大小、距离和亮度)，确定卫星和双星系统的特征，以及搜索超新星。由训练有素的教师、博物馆工作人员和当地科学家组成的当地资源团队将为在他们所在地区实施该计划的教师提供研讨会和支持。目标地点是加利福尼亚州，以及芝加哥、伊利诺伊州和田纳西州的纳什维尔。该项目还有一个试点项目部分，用于准备和测试中学一级模块的有效性。在三年结束时，每个网站将与238名教师合作。这项计划将为714名教师提供培训。用于支持NSF奖项的配套资金约为NSF赠款金额的26%。

9554161 Pennypacker This proposal, sponsored by the Lawrence-Berkeley Laboratory of the University of California-Berkeley, seeks funding for a three year project to teach teachers how to use computer based imaging techniques in their classrooms to bring about deeper understanding of science concepts. Called Hands-On Universe the program uses a comprehensive set of curriculum units, developed under an NSF Instructional Materials award, which emphasizes the understanding of basic concepts in astronomy and the math and science underlying those concepts. The program uses a combination of real time astronomical images as well as stored images. Topics include study of astronomical measurements (size, distance and brightness), determination of the characteristics of satellite and binary systems and searching for supernovae. Local resource teams consisting of highly trained teachers, museum personnel and local scientists will provide workshops and support for teachers implementing the program in their region. The target sites are the state of California, and the cities of Chicago, Illinois and Nashville, Tennessee. The project also has a pilot project component which prepares and tests the effectiveness of modules at the Middle School level. At the end of three years each site will have worked with 238 teachers. A total of 714 teachers will be enhanced by the project. The matching funds, in support of the NSF award, are about 26% of the NSF grant amount.