The 2009-2010 Mars Rover Model Celebration

Teacher Workshop

 Mars Rover Celebration, 2009-2010

September 26, 2009 at 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

University of Houston, Phillip G Hoffman Hall, Room 232

Event Description:  This workshop will prepare teachers who are considering entering their students in the 2009-10 University of Houston Mars Rover Celebration. Primary (Grades 3-5) and middle school (Grades 6-8) students interested in science and engineering will participate in the design and construction of a model of a Mars Rover to carry out a specific science mission on the surface of Mars. The citywide finals will be held January 30, 2010 at 12:00-5:00 pm in the Houston Room, University Center, University of Houston.  The model will be mostly a mock-up, constructed at a minimal cost (estimated cost of less than $10-$25) of mostly found objects and simple art supplies. If desired, teachers may supply students with a low cost ($10) solar powered car kit or designated RC car to serve as the chassis. The teacher workshop will cover the details of the celebration, the details of the accompanying curricula, and proven methodologies for introducing and supervising the projects. Teachers participating in the workshop will be provided with a set of curriculum materials, both paper and electronic, one solar model kit and Website addresses for obtaining more information.

Cost: $15

Instructors: Prof. Edgar A. Bering, III, Physics and ECE, University of Houston

                        John Ramsey, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston

                        Teacher TBD

Questions : Contact Prof. Edgar Bering at ebering@mail.uh.edu

Advanced registration required to receive model kit.

Registration Deadline:  September 15, 2009

Fill out this form and then send a $15 check  payable to Texas Learning and Computation Center, University of Houston to:

Sarah Sweaney -- Mars Rover Workshop

Texas Learning and Computation Center

218 Phillip G. Hoffman Hall

University of Houston

Houston, TX 77204-3058