7/11/2017 0 Comments About Jason learningJason Learning is an online STEM resource for teachers. According to Jason's website,
"JASON is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard. JASON provides curriculum and learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for K-12 students, and high-quality professional development for teachers. JASON has been used successfully in a wide variety of formal and informal education environments. Available online at jason.org, JASON’s award-winning curricula place students in challenging, real-world situations where they are connected with and mentored by leading STEM professionals. Each comprehensive JASON Learning curriculum features print and digital materials, hands-on activities, videos and online games for students, as well as lesson plans, implementation tips, professional development and a powerful digital platform for educators. Live, interactive events throughout the year connect the JASON community with inspirational STEM role models, including renowned scientists and other experts who have pursued STEM careers." JASON.ORG About the Jason Learning Argonaut Program: Jason Learning describes the Argonaut program saying, "JASON’s Student and Teacher Argonauts—named after the band of explorers in Greek mythology who accompanied Jason in his quest to find the Golden Fleece—travel to research locations around the world to work side-by-side with scientists and engineers...The Argonaut expedition is an incredible adventure and can be a true life-changing experience for participating students and teachers. As such, each spot on the team is highly coveted. Every year students and teachers apply for the program through JASON, competing against their peers around the world for the chance to be on the next JASON Argonaut team. Each Student and Teacher Argonaut applies through a highly competitive and rigorous selection process, submitting an extensive array of background information that provides testament to their character, dedication, academic abilities, communication skills, and most importantly, enthusiasm for science. Their personal essays, video statements, reference letters, and academic records are reviewed by a committee of JASON staff, educators, and school administrators familiar with the program, who score the applications and make the final team selections. Careful attention is given to assembling an Argonaut team that reflects the incredible diversity of the JASON community, ensuring that students and teachers at home can easily identify with and relate to their peers on the expedition. Argonauts work hard to document and share their expedition experiences with the world, and with their communities back home. Each Argonaut takes photos, shoots video clips, and contributes to JASON’s blog. With help from JASON staff, they post to Facebook and Twitter on a daily basis, generating awareness and excitement about their excursion." https://www.jason.org/argonaut-program JASON Learning Facebook Argonaut Page For the Jason Learning Student and Teacher Argonaut Program, there were 2 Hill Recipients, one current teacher and one previous student. Jason Learning looks at applicants across the globe. It is rare that any AISD student or teacher is chosen. The fact that Hill has two recipients this year is a testament to the school's quality of education. Hannah Cotten will study the Amazon rain forest in Peru this July 25-Aug 3 with Dr. Meg Lowman, researching the biodiversity in the canopy, interacting with locals, working on village improvements, aiming to improve access to clean drinking water, studying herbal medicine, and observing endangered monkeys and bioluminescent fungi. http://www.amazonworkshops.com/2017/canopymeg/ Matthew McHorse will study in the Acadia National Forest in Main in the fall. They will be studying different bird, plant and insect specifies and the environmental changes that are occurring in Acadia and brainstorming ways to protect Acadia. "Acadia is on a bird “superhighway,” a route heavily traveled by birds that migrate between Canada and South America. Things are changing in Acadia. Jason Learning and Earthwatch volunteers come in- to help collect data that can be compared to this extended time-series data-set. Few places in the country have such a rich pool of observations to draw from and make comparisons to." http://earthwatch.org/expeditions/climate-change-sea-to-trees-at-acadia-national-park We are so thankful to JASON Learning for this amazing opportunity!
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AuthorHannah Cotten is a 5th grade science teacher at Hill Elementary in Austin, Texas. She applied for and received a teacher travel research grant through Jason Learning, and will be traveling with Jason Learning on a research trip with Dr. Meg Lowman. CoSN is sponsoring Hannah, funding her entire expedition! ArchivesCategories |