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New Mexico State University

SC2: Scientifically Connected CommunitiesInspiring the next generation of scientists!

Susan Brown, Hernan Miranda, College of Education

2006 Summer Academy Picture Journal

Day One- Inquiry Based Science

Welcome to SC2 summer academy Dr. Susan Brown opening SC2 summer academy Teachers performing experiments Hands-on science Teachers collecting data Team work in an inquiry based activity Inquiry based science Making a model of the brain

Day Two - Physics and Chemistry

Teachers performing an experiment in gravity Kevin Coleman shows the effect of electromagnetic forces Teachers discussing about Archimedes' principle Terri Hansen experiencing electrostatic current Teachers testing hypothesis about gravity Dr. Susan Brown helping teachers collecting data Performing an experiment in the chemistry lab SC2 teachers working in the chemistry lab

Day Three - Environmental Science

Teachers working in an environmental science activity Sylvia Nemmers talks to the teachers about Earth cycles Teachers performing an experiment in soil erosion Teachers working in a solar energy activity Making solar cars Teachers working outside Gerald Thomas Hall The solar car race Experimenting with soil erosion

Day Four - Science Computer Games and Geology

Pirate Science game team Playing and analyzing the Pirate Science game Teachers in the computer lab testing science games Dr. Nancy MacMillan presenting about geological issues in New Mexico Dr. Nancy MacMillan working with the teachers Teachers analyzing New Mexico rocks

Day Five - Water in Desert Lands

Stephanie Bestelmeyer sharing water activities Analyzing data collected by the teachers Stephanie Bestelmeyer listening to a teacher's question Sharing information about water on the Earth