After School Workshops

Join us for our weekday workshops each month for hands-on activities and a chance to share with other educators. These informal sessions introduce you to a topic and give you ideas to take back to the classroom. Pre-registration is encouraged by emailing education@spacecamp.com or calling 256.722.5601.

SMART Activities

Chalkboard Propulsion FormulaCost: Free
(4 of contact hours)

Hosted by Taunya Sweet and Solveig Harren
January 17, 2008 4:30–8:30 PM

Does your school have a SMART Board you have wanted to try? Join us for a crash course in SMART Technology and try out a few of our SMART activities!

Meals will not be provided, so bring your own or money to order out.

Mars - Are we there yet?

Astronauts on MarsCost: Free
(4 contact hours)

Hosted by Mare Gilmore
February 7, 2008 4:30-8:30 PM

Not yet, but we are making plans! Come join us as we learn more about this mysterious place and why we have chosen the Red Planet to live and work.

Meals will not be provided, so bring your own or money to order out.

Space Gardening

Hydroponic GardenCost: Free
(5.5 contact hours)

Hosted by Melissa Snider
March 13, 2008 4:30-8:30 PM

What does it take to have a green thumb on the Red Planet? Space Farms of the future will look very different from a typical farm on Earth. Learn how scientists are preparing to feed the space travelers of the future, and pick up some tips for starting your own hydroponic (soil free) garden in your classroom! Great for all grade levels in many math, science and technology areas including biology, earth science, space science and engineering.

Meals will not be provided, so bring your own or money to order out.

The Magic of Science

Test Tubes and FlaskCost: Free
(4 contact hours)

Hosted by Mare Gilmore
April 15, 2008 4:30-8:30 PM

This workshop will provide creative hands-on activities that will not only excite your students but also teach them scientific concepts!

Meals will not be provided, so bring your own or money to order out.