This literacy-based strand will focus on the book The Moon written by Dr Sanlyn Buxner and contributed to by Dr. Larry Lebofsky.
Dr. Buxner is a local author who is employed at the Planetary Science Institute. Together with Dr. Lebofsky, an active scientist and space educator, this workshop will include hands-on STEM lessons for elementary students to learn about the Moon - including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, cratering, a history of NASA's robotic and manned lunar missions, the effect of the Moon on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, future careers in space science, recent scientific discoveries by NASA, and more!
You will receive a STEMAZing kit worth $450 that includes all of the materials for you to teach all of the lessons!
Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers from Southern Arizona
(In order to maximize the impact of this workshop, only educators who work directly with students will be allowed to register and receive a kit. Please contact Amanda McPherson; amanda.mcpherson@pima.gov if you would like to attend but are in an administrative role.)
Facilitators: Sanlyn Buxner & Larry Lebofsky from the University of Arizona and the Planetary Science Institute.
Location: Planetary Science Institute, 1700 E. Fort Lowell Rd Ste 106, Tucson, AZ 85719
Cost: $75 for three days of world-class professional development AND a STEMAZing Kit valued at more than $400. Breakfast & Lunch included
Course Dates: Wednesday, June 18 - Friday, June 20, 2025- 9:00am -3:30 pm
Scholarships are available, email: amanda.mcpherson@pima.gov
Special thanks to the 2025 STEMAZing Institute title sponsor, Tucson Electric Power and the Planetary Science Institute! The generous STEMAZing Kits of equipment and supplies teachers receive would not be possible without their continued support.
This workshop is part of the STEMAZing Institute. The STEMAZing Project’s philosophy on teacher professional development is simple: It must be hands-on and engaging – putting the educators in the seat of the students to experience STEM lessons firsthand. It must provide the educators with the equipment and supplies they need to implement the lessons and activities in their classrooms the next day if they choose. It must be facilitated by master educators who have themselves been in the classroom.
Media Policy:
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
Payment Policy
Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course.
Attendance Policy
You are required to attend all sessions of the STEMAZing Institute strand. If you miss a session without prior consent from the organizer, you will be asked to return your STEMAZing Kit or you will be charged for its full value.
