NASA Lewis
K- 12 Program
http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12
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1996 Annual Report NASA Lewis K- 12 Program http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12 |
Objective To realize an overwhelming presence of computer and communications equipment within K-12 schools and to have that equipment be used regularly and automatically as a tool within math and science classes. Approach Conduct teacher training, teach physics principles using windtunnels connected to the Internet. Significance The target audience of the project is K-12 teachers and students nationwide. Within these states, schools of diverse backgrounds are targeted, so that as many students as possible can be reached. Point of Contact Beth Lewandowski NASA Lewis Research Center 21000 Brook Park Rd. MS 142-5 Cleveland, OH 44135 b.lewandowski@lerc.nasa.gov Phone: 216-433-8873 Fax: 216-433-5.188 | Accomplishments
A Vision in Aeronautics: Two subsonic wind tunnels were built are are now operational. The two teacher advisors for the project developed lesson plans which incorporate the tunnel into physics class. Regional Summer Computer Workshops: Three two week computer workshops were held. Teachers who participated created web pages which contain a classroom activity or lesson plan. These web pages are located on the NASA Lewis IITA K-12 Server Classroom of Excellence: Held 34 classroom of excellence classes training a total of 429 teachers. The room was also used by trainers from other organizations to train 123 teachers K-12 Technology Conference: Our second K- 12 technology conference was held on April 17 - 18, 1996. Classroom teachers and others involved in K- 12 education gave presentations on ways to use technology in the classroom. Plans LeRC plans development of a suite of instructional resources, including web-based curriculum modules in science and mathematics; a set of collaborative, Internet-based wind tunnel activities; a CAD/CAM apprentice program; and a CD ROM for students in grades 7-12 to enhance their learning and understanding of math and science skills used in basic aeronautics. |