Jaime’s Big Idea:
Jaime’s project will extend students’ thinking about their place in the world and universe. Students will observe patterns in the sky, use mathematics to construct scaled models of the solar system, use an inflatable planetarium to observe Earth’s place in our solar system, use telescopes to observe the night sky, and participate in a field-based experience integrating language arts and social studies to tell student stories, as they are connected to their community and local culture. The culminating activity may include a second field-based experience at a local research center, Biosphere 2, where students will further study the solar system and galaxy and participate in learning about space exploration.
Interesting Facts:
Jaime is a former Ranger-teacher with Saguaro National Park. She loves the outdoors and previously ran her school’s hiking club. Jaime is currently a District Science Coach and runs her school’s science fair.
