1. Baker Middle School Where Children and Learning Come First Spring 2006

2. Disclaimer The NASA Explorer Schools experiences shared in the presentation apply to Baker Middle School. If you would like to know more about the NASA Explorer Schools, please write down the website at the end of this presentation.

3. NASA Explorer School Unique program Benefits students Benefits teachers Benefits community

4. Support and Resources NASA AESP Steve Culivan NASA Coordinator, Beth Ingrum Principal Morris, Baker Middle School NASA Website Digital Learning Network NASA Television Professional Development Programs Regional Resource Center

5. Science, Math, and Technology Increase –student ability –student knowledge – student interest and participation –active participation of educators – family involvement –academic assistance for and technology use by educators

6. 2004-2005 FMA Live! Presentation to Regional LACUE Hot Air Balloon Challenge Earth to Moon Challenge e-Missions NASA AESP visits LASM Challenger Field Trip Stennis Space Center Field Trip NASA Explorer School Symposium

7. FMA Live! Sir Isaac Newton

8. Hot Air Balloon Challenge Balloons launched in February 2005. National winners traveled to Wallop Falls. Our winners traveled to Houston, Texas.

9. Earth to Moon Challenge Students are given problems from Mission Control. Limited amount of time to find solution to problem.

10. e-Missions Used distance education technology between school and Mission Control. Students solve critical problems using real time data. Students make recommendations to Mission Control.

11. At the Symposium...

12. 2005-2006 E-Mission provided by LRCE LASM Challenger Center Visit Lights, Camera, Action Video Project Space Center Field Trip (Huntsville, AL) FIRST National Robotics (Atlanta, GA) Science Saturdays Guest Speakers –Mentors –Professors

13. From Bus to Books STEM-G

14. No Bells

16. Clubs and Organizations Robotics (Computer Club) –F–First Lego League State Competition, –r–recipient of two Against All Odds Awards –1–1 st Place in Teamwork Challenge Teams –L–Lights, Camera, Action Video Project –A–Anti-Tobacco Campaign –V–Video Yearbook

17. Benefits to Baker Middle Summer Workshop Additions to teacher certificate Received technology grants Access to NASA Educational resources

18. TEAM MEMBERS Administrator (optional) Team Lead Classroom Teacher Technology Lead Family and Community Support

19. Professional Development for Teachers Summary Aerospace Education Certification Digital Learning Network Professional Conference Assistance

20. How Do I Apply? http://explorerschools.nasa.gov Deadline January 31 each year