Outreach | K–12 Teachers

Workshops and Conferences

SAMEC coordinates efforts in support of science and mathematics education across all units at the University of Arizona, and serves as the liaison between the University and the K-12 community in science and mathematics education. Teacher workshops and conferences are offered by a variety of departments and advertised through the Science and Mathematics Education Center.

Workshops and Conferences

Destination Mars/Gamma Ray Spectrometer

DESTINATION: MARS is an exciting and interactive Mars exhibit. Teacher workshops illustrate several field-tested space science activities on the solar system and Mars for use in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Nature of Light Teacher Workshop

The Nature of Light Teacher Workshop offers teachers the opportunity to explore planetary phenomena using the Hubble Space Telescope.

Project ASTRO Tucson Astronomers & Teachers as Partners for Learning

Project ASTRO matches astronomers with Tucson area teachers and community educators who want to enrich their astronomy and science teaching.

SAMEC (Science and Mathematics Education Center) Master Calendar

The Science and Mathematics Center features an online monthly calendar of courses, workshops and conferences for teachers taking place at the University of Arizona.

Solar Science Workshop

This workshop provides a venue for discussion and inquiry to help explain seasonal changes including temperature and length of daylight.

Science Teachers Colloquium Series

Colloquiums include a formal presentation on a topic of current research and an informal discussion session.

TLRBSE Teacher Leaders in Research Based Science Education

Middle and high school science teachers are provided training in astronomy content, research pedagogy, and leadership skills through a combination of in-residence workshops at Kitt Peak National Observatory and the National Solar Observatory.