Girls Scouts observing the Moon and Venus at James Island County Park.
Image Credit: J. Messeroff / Lowcountry Stargazers
Image Credit: J. Messeroff / Lowcountry Stargazers
The Night Sky Network and Reach for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts have teamed up to offer free online workshops for amateur astronomers about the new Space Science badges and best practices for engaging Girl Scouts with astronomy. The workshop teams interactive live sessions and chances to explore your thoughts with other astronomers in a community forum.
In this online workshop, you will be able to explore some Girl Scout-tested, effective ways to interact with girls in informal learning environments. You can master techniques to help create an inviting environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn more about space science. Connect with a community that shares your dedication to inclusive outreach. We strongly recommend taking this workshop with another person from your club, so you can implement these strategies together.
The next session is scheduled for June 14 - July 2, please apply by May 31. To apply for this workshop starting in June or a future workshop, please fill out this brief form. Again, the application deadline is May 31.
We will also have an August session, which will be from: August 8th - 28th, 2021. Application deadline is July 25th. Live sessions will be on Tuesdays at 12 noon Pacific / 3 pm Eastern on August 10, 17 and 24th.
DEADLINE to apply: July 25th, sign up for the August workshop here
Please apply to take advantage of this free workshop - and thank you for your dedication to making astronomy welcoming for everyone!
If you have any questions, please email tsummer@astrosociety.org Thank you!
Some tips from the workshop are here.
Find out more about the Space Science badges and ways to connect as amateur astronomers on our dedicated Girl Scout Outreach Resource page.
Some tips from the workshop are here.
Find out more about the Space Science badges and ways to connect as amateur astronomers on our dedicated Girl Scout Outreach Resource page.
Last Updated: May 25, 2021
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