The Jason Project

Jeanann Klopchin

845-781-4503 or 845-781-4363 Ext 10782

jklopchin@ouboces.org

 

A nonprofit subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, JASON connects young students with great explorers and great events to inspire and motivate them to learn science. Its core curriculum units are designed for 5th – 8th grade classrooms but are flexible enough to be adapted for higher or lower grades.

JASON’s inquiry-based curricula are grounded in the principle that students learn best when challenged to apply their knowledge to exciting, real-world scenarios. Compelling scientists, taped on location with our student and teacher Argonauts, make science come to life for students through videos, podcasts and Web casts, live chat sessions, and interactive computer games.

 

New! 2008-2009 Jason Project

Operation Resilient Planet: Protecting Our Ecological Future

Choice of Training Dates: 9/22, 9/23 or 10/22

The Jason Project Website

Register for JASON Project Here

View Power Point of 2007-2008 JASON Operation Monster Storms

 

Back By Popular Demand

A JASON Showcase displaying student projects will be held at the Harriman Learning Center the week of May 18-22, 2009.

 

Also included for JASON participants:

• On-site training and guided practice for the new JASON curriculum and activities
• A full color print copy of the Operation: Resilient Planet curriculum and DVD
• Hands on experiment kits for activities aligned to the new curriculum
• Access to the interactive website- the JASON Mission Center with on-line curriculum, games and digital labs
• Access to The Learning Net: a "Community" on National Geographic's EdNet website
• Access to Moodle as a JASON on-line community for sharing resources, information about mini STEM projects such as local aquatic field studies and blogs
• Access to Immersion presents curriculum whose theme for 08-09 is Ocean Exploration
• Robert Ballard will be going back to th Black Sea and will feature his newest toy; an AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)

Also New This Year...

Operation Resilient Planet 3-D Digital Lab

Register fo the JASON Project Here | Operation Resilient Planet Preview Site

Click Image for Resilient Planet Outline of Goals

Click Image for Resilient Planet Content Summary

 

Links:

NYS Learning Standards & Core Curriculum

Science Teachers Association of New York State (South East Section)

National Science Teachers Association

 

 

Future Themes: Coming in 2009-2010

JASON's Energy Curriculum!

What connects the furnace in the center of a star, the pulse of electricity down a transmission line and the chemical reactions inside an organism? ENERGY!

This JASON Project will explore Energy and the vital activities that it makes possible. See how light, heat, sound, chemical reactions, and movement continually transform everything around us. Explore the past, current and future challenges of energy generation.

 

For more information please contact Jeanann Klopchin

845-781-4363 x 10782