asp_gttp2014A Galileo Teacher Training Program workshop for teachers in grades 3-9 will be held during the annual Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) meeting on 2-3 August at Hyatt-Regency, Burlingame, California, USA.

Through the workshop, the participants will learn explore the solar system through classroom-tested, standards-based, hands-on activities. Discover investigations and techniques to help teach earth and space science in the context of the Next Generation Science Standards and make connections with the Common Core. Find out about the latest discoveries from the Moon, Mars, and beyond!

Participants receive a wealth of teaching resources, including The Universe at Your Fingertips 2.0 DVD-ROM (retail value $30), a large collection of resources for teaching astronomy.

A limited number of scholarships are available for classroom teachers from California.

Registration: https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=10244&StepNumber=1

More details: http://www.astrosociety.org/education/k12-educators/galileo-teacher-training-program/