The UCF College of Education signed a new agreement that will help area teachers bring NASA’s vast resources in life science, astronomy, energy and more into their classrooms.
A team of UCF educators will help to manage Kennedy Space Center’s Educator Resource Center (ERC), a vast collection of audio-visual and printed materials about NASA research and technology. UCF’s goal is to provide current and future teachers with more opportunities for developing exciting, real-world lessons based on shuttle missions, cutting-edge scientific research and more.
“This leadership role gives us the opportunity to link our math and science students to ERC and the great work they do there,” said Michael Hynes, chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning Principles. “The center is a rich resource for teachers all over the state.” Continue…