“Experience the authenticity of simulated space missions so you can teach with authority and inspiration!” is the camp goal for teachers who enroll in Space Academy® for Educators in Huntsville. Jackson science teachers, Daphne Esker at Jackson High School and Jodie Powell at Jackson Middle School, recently completed the camp. The weeklong program included authentic astronaut training simulators and activities developed to promote learning in a classroom setting. The curriculum included NASA-inspired lesson plans and was correlated to the National Science Education Standards. Included in the activities, the duo enjoyed a variety of speakers from NASA, including award winning author...

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