Kansas JASON Project Real Science

Kansas JASON Project
Real Science, Real Research, Real Time, Real Learning

JASON offers students and teachers in upper elementary and middle school a comprehensive, multimedia approach to enhance teaching and learning in science, technology, math, geography, and language arts. The project delivers its educational content through a print curriculum, videos, interactive Internet programming, and live satellite "telepresence" broadcasts.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!

KANSAS HAS A NATIONAL ARGONAUT!!

Joey will travel to Argo Boot camp this summer in Washington D.C. then be placed with a team that will be part of the new energy curriculum that will be released in the summer 2009.

WAY TO GO JOEY!

CLICK ON JOEY'S PIC TO VIEW HIS ARGONAUT VIDEO SUBMISSION!

2008-2009 School Year

Kansas JASON Argonaut Program

Hands-on science gatherings
Field Trips working with scientists
Q&A with local scientists

See Argonauts Page for more information and photos!

Contact Amy Strong for more info (amy.strong@wichita.edu)

THE NEW JASON IS HERE!!

2008-2009 School Year

Monster Storms & Resilient Planet curriculums available

Monster Storms - see Overview Video HERE!

Join scientists from NOAA, NASA and National Geographic chase the planet's craziest weather. Monster Storm's will use events like hurricanes and tornadoes to stimulate students' interest and make them curious to learn more about Earth's dynamic weather systems.

Monster Storm's National Science Standards

Physical Science: Transfer of Energy
Earth Science: Structure of the Earth's Systems
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Natural Hazards

Some of Monster Storm's Scientists

Jason Dunion, Research Meteorologist, University of Miami & NOAA Atlantic Ocean Meterology Lab/ Hurricane Research Division, Miami, FL
Shirley Murillo, Research Meteorologist, University of Miami & NOAA Atlantic Ocean Meterology Lab/ Hurricane Research Division, Miami, FL
Anthony Guillory, Airborne Science Mgr, NASA/Marshall Flight Center
Tim Samaras, National Geographic Emerging Explorer; Tornado Chaser; Electrical Engineer, Applied Research Associates, Denver, CO

Monster Storm's Research Questions

What are the dynamic systems of Earth and Space
How do these systems influence life on our planet?
What technologies are used to study these systems?

Resilient Planet - see Promo Video HERE!

Operation: Resilient Planet will take students to Earth's critical ecosystems to investigate nature’s strategies for regeneration, learn ecosystem management by taking on the roles of researchers and policymakers, understand pressures from human induced changes and recognize their responsibility for defending biodiversity.

Resilient Planet's National Science Standards

Science as Inquiry
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth and Space Science
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
History and Nature of Science.

Some of Resilient Planet's Scientists

Dr. Russell Cuhel; Ecologist, Great Lakes WATER Institute
Dr. Robert Ballard; Explorer-In Residence, National Geographic Society & JASON Founder
Dr. Sylvia Earle; Oceanographer & Explorer-In Residence, National Geographic Society
Dr. Enric Sala; Ecologist & National Geographic Society Fellow
Dr. Leila Hatch; Ocean Acoustics Specialist, NOAA

Resilient Planets's Research Questions

What makes up an ecosystem?
How can we tell if a system is thriving or dying?
How much impact do human's have on the planet's ecology?

WSU Workshops - Click here for more info

Anyone attending a workshop and purchasing curriculum will get a free JASON XV Disappearing Wetlands print curriculum (while supplies last) in addition to a kit of supplies for your classroom.

Contact the Fairmount Center for information on the workshops or to see about getting started with JASON in your classroom. ( Fairmount Center web site: http://webs.wichita.edu/facsme/)

Call (316) 978-6503 or email amy.strong@wichita.edu