SHARING THE WITH THE STUDENT Exploring the Intersections of NASA Space Science and Education |
Dwayne Day, Rapporteur
Space Studies Board
Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Board on Science Education
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OTHER RECENT REPORTS OF THE SPACE STUDIES BOARD
Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System (Board on Physics and Astronomy [BPA] and Space Studies Board [SSB], 2015)
Evaluation of the Implementation of WFIRST/AFTA in the Context of New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics (BPA and SSB, 2014)
Pathways to Exploration: Rationales and Approaches for a U.S. Program of Human Space Exploration (Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board [ASEB], SSB, and the Committee on National Statistics, 2014)
Landsat and Beyond: Sustaining and Enhancing the Nation’s Land Imaging Program (SSB, 2013)
Lessons Learned in Decadal Planning in Space Science: Summary of a Workshop (SSB, 2013)
Review of the Draft 2014 Science Mission Directorate Science Plan (SSB, 2013)
Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society (SSB, 2013)
Assessment of a Plan for U.S. Participation in Euclid (BPA with SSB, 2012)
Assessment of Planetary Protection Requirements for Spacecraft Missions to Icy Solar System Bodies (SSB, 2012)
Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Midterm Assessment of NASA’s Implementation of the Decadal Survey (SSB, 2012)
The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth’s Climate: A Workshop Report (SSB, 2012)
NASA’s Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus (Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, 2012)
Report of the Panel on Implementing Recommendations from the New Worlds, New Horizons Decadal Survey (BPA and SSB, 2012)
Technical Evaluation of the NASA Model for Cancer Risk to Astronauts Due to Space Radiation (SSB, 2012)
Assessment of Impediments to Interagency Collaboration on Space and Earth Science Missions (SSB, 2011)
Panel Reports—New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics (BPA and SSB, 2011)
Recapturing a Future for Space Exploration: Life and Physical Sciences Research for a New Era (SSB and ASEB, 2011)
Sharing the Adventure with the Public—The Value and Excitement of “Grand Questions” of Space Science and Exploration: Summary of a Workshop (SSB, 2011)
Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 (SSB, 2011)
Capabilities for the Future: An Assessment of NASA Laboratories for Basic Research (Laboratory Assessments Board with SSB and ASEB, 2010)
Controlling Cost Growth of NASA Earth and Space Science Missions (SSB, 2010)
Defending Planet Earth: Near-Earth-Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Final Report (SSB with ASEB, 2010)
An Enabling Foundation for NASA’s Space and Earth Science Missions (SSB, 2010)
Forging the Future of Space Science: The Next 50 Years (SSB, 2010)
New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics (BPA and SSB, 2010)
Revitalizing NASA’s Suborbital Program: Advancing Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing a Workforce (SSB, 2010)
OTHER RECENT REPORTS OF THE BOARD ON SCIENCE EDUCATION
Reaching Students: What Research Says About Effective Instruction in Undergraduate Science and Engineering (Board on Science Education [BOSE], 2015)
Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (BOSE, 2015)
Literacy for Science: Exploring the Intersection of the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core for ELA Standards: A Workshop Summary (BOSE, 2014)
Climate Change Education: Engaging Family Private Forest Owners on Issues Related to Climate Change: A Workshop Summary (BOSE, 2014)
Climate Change Education: Preparing Future and Current Business Leaders: A Workshop Summary (2014)
Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards (BOSE with Board on Testing and Assessment [BOTA], 2014)
STEM Integration in K-12 Education: Status, Prospects, and an Agenda for Research (BOSE and the National Academy of Engineering, 2014)
Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K-12 STEM Education: A Nation Advancing? (BOSE and BOTA, 2013)
Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States (BOSE, 2013)
PLANNING COMMITTEE ON SHARING THE ADVENTURE WITH THE STUDENT: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTIONS OF NASA SPACE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: A WORKSHOP
PHILIP R. CHRISTENSEN, Arizona State University, Co-Chair
BRETT D. MOULDING, Utah Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, Co-Chair
ALBERT BYERS, National Science Teachers Association
HEIDI B. HAMMEL, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
WESLEY L. HARRIS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CHARLES F. KENNEL, University of California, San Diego
JAMES MANNING, Consultant
RICHARD A. McCRAY, University of California, Berkeley
MITCHELL NATHAN, University of Wisconsin, Madison
PATRICIA H. REIFF, Rice University
THERESA SCHWERIN, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Staff
ABIGAIL SHEFFER, Program Officer
KATIE DAUD, Research Associate
ANESIA WILKS, Senior Program Assistant
MICHELLE THOMPSON, Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern
ANGELA DAPREMONT, Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern
MICHAEL H. MOLONEY, Director, Space Studies Board
SPACE STUDIES BOARD
DAVID SPERGEL, Princeton University, Chair
ROBERT BRAUN, Georgia Institute of Technology, Vice Chair
MARK ABBOTT, Oregon State University
JAMES ANDERSON, Harvard University
JAMES BAGIAN, University of Michigan
JEFF BINGHAM, Consultant, Round Hill, Virginia
PENELOPE BOSTON, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
JOSEPH FULLER, JR., Futron Corporation
THOMAS GAVIN, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NEIL GEHRELS, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
SARAH GIBSON, National Center for Atmospheric Research
RODERICK HEELIS, University of Texas, Dallas
WESLEY HUNTRESS, JR., Carnegie Institution of Washington
ANTHONY JANETOS, University of Maryland, College Park
DAVA NEWMAN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SAUL PERLMUTTER, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
LOUISE PROCKTER, Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory
MARCIA RIEKE, University of Arizona
MARK THIEMENS, University of California, San Diego
MEENAKSHI WADHWA, Arizona State University
CLIFFORD WILL, Washington University
THOMAS ZURBUCHEN, University of Michigan
MICHAEL H. MOLONEY, Director, Space Studies Board
CARMELA J. CHAMBERLAIN, Administrative Coordinator
KATIE DAUD, Research Associate
MEG KNEMEYER, Financial Officer
CELESTE A. NAYLOR, Information Management Associate
TANJA PILZAK, Manager, Program Operations
SANDRA WILSON, Financial Assistant
BOARD ON SCIENCE EDUCATION
ADAM GAMORAN, President, William T. Grant Foundation, New York, Chair
GEORGE BOGGS, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, D.C. (retired)
MELANIE M. COOPER, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan
RODOLFO DIRZO, Stanford University, California
JACQUELYNNE S. ECCLES, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
JOSEPH S. FRANCISCO, Purdue University, Indiana
MARGARET HONEY, New York Hall of Science, Corona, New York
MATTHEW KREHBIEL, Kansas State Department of Education
MICHAEL LACH, University of Chicago, Illinois
LYNN LIBEN, Pennsylvania State University, State College
BRIAN REISER, Northwestern University
MIKE SMITH, Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, Stanford, California
ROBERTA TANNER, Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado (retired)
SUZANNE WILSON, University of Connecticut, Storrs
YU XIE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
HEIDI A. SCHWEINGRUBER, Director
MICHAEL A. FEDER, Senior Program Officer
MARGARET HILTON, Senior Program Officer
KERRY BRENNER, Program Officer
MATT LAMMERS, Program Coordinator
KELLY ARRINGTON, Senior Program Assistant
JOANNA ROBERTS, Program Assistant
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Acknowledgment of Reviewers
This workshop summary has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC’s Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making its published summary as sound as possible and to ensure that the summary meets institutional standards for clarity, objectivity, and responsiveness to the charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their review of this workshop summary:
Bonnie Eisenhamer, Space Telescope Science Institute,
Neil Gehrels, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,
Michael Lach, University of Chicago, and
Mordecai Mac Low, American Museum of Natural History.
Although the reviewers listed above have provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they did not see the final draft of the workshop summary before its release. The review of this summary was overseen by James S. Trefil, George Mason University. Appointed by the National Research Council, he was responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this summary was carried out in accordance with institutional procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content of this summary rests entirely with the author(s) and the institution.
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Contents
Panel Discussion with NASA SMD’s Education Forum Leads
2 A NEW VISION FOR K-12 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND NASA SMD EDUCATION
Next Generation Science Standards and the Framework for K-12 Science Education
3 SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
Bringing Space Down to Earth and into the Classroom
4 COLLABORATION AMONG NASA SMD AND K-12 DISTRICTS, SCHOOLS, AND TEACHERS
5 SUPPORTING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TEACHERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Preparing Teachers to Support Three-Dimensional Science Learning