Space is Hard: Teaching Radiation with Problem Based Learning Strategies

Space is Hard: Teaching Radiation with Problem Based Learning Strategies
Thursday 12/12/2019
5:00 pm ET
FREE 1-hour Webinar
Educators in Grades 4-10

The NASA Educator Professional Development Collaborative at
Texas State University is providing a 1-hour webinar.

Radiation biology examines the effects of radiation on living systems. The lesson plans in these units of study are hands-on investigations that encourage the use of science, mathematics, engineering, technology, problem solving and inquiry skills. The activities provide a general framework that can be modified based on student needs and classroom resources.

Middle School Unit
Space Faring: The Radiation Challenge Middle School Educator Guide
Act 1: What Is Radiation and Where Does It Come From? Video
Act 2: Space Radiation and Human Health Video
Act 3: Protection From Space Radiation Video

High School Unit
Introduction and Module 1: Radiation Educator Guide
Module 2: Radiation Damage in Living Organisms Educator Guide
Module 3: Radiation Countermeasures Educator Guide
Module 4: Applications to Life on Earth Educator Guide
High School Act 1: What Is Radiation and Where Does It Come From? Video
High School Act 2: Space Radiation and Human Health Video
High School Act 3: Protection From Space Radiation Video

Susan Kohler is the current Education Professional Development Specialist at Glenn Research Center and serves the states of Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota. She has more than 25 years of progressively responsible K-12 educational leadership experience. She has served as Asst. Principal, Principal, Curriculum Director, Math/Science Consultant and Asst. Superintendent. Susan taught science for 13 years at the high school level. Her expertise in STEM and professional development is combined with her knowledge of new technology trends and innovative instructional strategies. Susan holds a Master’s in Education Administration from Bowling Green State College as well as a Bachelors degree of Science in Biological Sciences with the emphasis on Neurophysiology from Ramapo College in New Jersey.