Friday, March 11, 2011
End of a Long, Exciting Day!
At the end of the day, we went to Dave and Busters for some dinner and relaxation time. We than headed for the Howard Johnson Hotel where the first thing we did was get the students to classify their treasured rock collection from Natural Bridge and journal entry their thoughts for the day and what they learned.
Natural Bridge Caverns
Students visited Natural Bridge Caverns one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you'll never forget.
Pan for precious stones, go caving on one of their adventure tours or simply experience nature on the original Discovery Tour.
Pan for precious stones, go caving on one of their adventure tours or simply experience nature on the original Discovery Tour.
Wonder World!!
Wonder World Park, is a one-of-a-kind Theme Park, known as the 1st show cave in Texas. Visitors have enjoyed touring the Balcones Fault Line Cave for over 105 years, and now, the park has many other attractions for family fun and entertainment. Students will enjoy a guided tour and discover the nation’s only true example of an EARTHQUAKE-FORMED CAVE. Going deep underground to see up close the devastation of a major quake. Exit by the “Stratavator” and ride high into the sky to the TEJAS OBSERVATION TOWER. Be amazed by the Topsy-Turvy World of the ANTI-GRAVITY HOUSE where everything is backwards, even water flows up hill!
Destination Earth: Inside Out
PSJA students are heading out today to San Marcos/San Antonio area for a field investigation trip sponsored event by NASA through the RGVSA. Wonder World, Natural Bridge Caverns, and the Witte Museum will be some of the places the students visit. Field investigations of rock formations will be performed on the way back to the Valley.
Heading out at 3:45 am, the young scientists are up at the crack of dawn to start their adventure.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Training March 5th 2011
Engaging Teachers in the Rio Grande Valley in Earth and Space Science
Professional development workshop at UTPA
Teachers from around the Rio Grande attended session to learn new techniques of discussing Earth and Space science.
Topics covered:
Professional development workshop at UTPA
Teachers from around the Rio Grande attended session to learn new techniques of discussing Earth and Space science.
Topics covered:
Solar System
Earth/Moon System
Sun/Earth Connection
Lunar Meteorite Certification
PowerPoints from Presenter
Videos discussed.... link
Link to AESPMike wikispace which has links discussed in session along with many others
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