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October 15 - November 10, 2003
Meteorite Display at Tate Geological Museum
A meteorite display has been created with a grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium to educate the public about meteorites and their impact. The topics covered by the exhibit include meteorite classification, impact frequency, impact localities in the world and in the western US, how to hunt for and identify meteorites, meteorite mythology, and economic importance. One of the goals for this project was to get community members around the state interested in space science, and make educational tools available for public viewing. The display is currently traveling to libraries and museums in Wyoming. For entire schedule see Meterorite website.
October 15- - November 10, Tate Geological Museum, Casper, WY
Contact: Tate Geological Museum website
November 2 - 5, 2003
Geological Society of America (GSA)
The Geological Society of America is a broad, unifying scientific society with the mission to advance the geosciences, to enhance the professional growth of its members, and to promote the geosciences in the service of humankind. Their annual conferences offer exciting and diverse series of workshops for educators at all levels, courses on project management and field work, hot topics presented by invited speakers, and scholarship opportunities for students. For more information on GSA's annual meetings, please visit GSA's Annual Meeting website.
November 2-5, Seattle, WA
Contact: GSA, 1-800-472-1988
November 5 - 9, 2003
National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Conference (NAME)
The NAME conference provides a unique opportunity to interact with other educators dedicated to ensuring the achievement of diverse students through education that is multicultural. For more information visit NAME's website.
November 5-9, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Seattle, WA
Contact: NAME, 202-628-6263
November 12 - December 8, 2003
Meteorite Display at Kaycee Branch Library
A meteorite display has been created with a grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium to educate the public about meteorites and their impact. The topics covered by the exhibit include meteorite classification, impact frequency, impact localities in the world and in the western US, how to hunt for and identify meteorites, meteorite mythology, and economic importance. One of the goals for this project was to get community members around the state interested in space science, and make educational tools available for public viewing. The display is currently traveling to libraries and museums in Wyoming. For entire schedule see Meterorite website .
November 12- - December 8, Kaysee Branch Library, Kaycee, WY
Contact: Kaycee Branch Library website
November 15, 2003
2003 Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery
A day full of voyaging, exploration, discovery, learning and inspiration in the space sciences and space flight for students, teachers and parents. For the entire schedule of interactive workshops see website.
November 15, Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
Contact: Astronaut Lacy Veach Day website
November 22 - May 9, 2004
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future Exhibit
One of the largest touring space exhibits ever developed, SPACE immerses the visitor in past discoveries and explorations. It introduces visitors to today's explorers who are shaping our destiny in the universe. The sights and sounds of space exploration envelop the visitor through live performances, easy-to-use interactives, state-of-the-art projection and audio technology that brings this epic story to life. Highlights include opportunities to ride a lunar module simulator to a surface facsimile of the moon and a visit to a simulated scientific base camp on Mars. This first-of-its-kind educational exhibit is geared toward young people ages nine to 17. For more information see the SAPCE exhibit website.
November 22, 2003 - May 9, 2004, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA
Contact: Space Exhibit at the Pacific Science Center website or Pacific Science Center website
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