NSHOF Learning Math & Science Through Sailing National Consortium
Consortium FORUM Open The Learning Math and Science Through Sailing FORUM is now online at http://education.nshof.org [ http://education.nshof.org ]. Please join in participating, sharing your ideas and best practices. Questions about forum content should be directed via email to Geoff Cuneo [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consortium%20Forum%20-%20Content ] and technical questions should be directed to Dan Walker [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consortium%20Forum%20-%20Technical ]. _________________________________________ NSHOF STEM Curriculum Available Online The NSHOF STEM lesson outlines for grades 9 and 10 are available online: "The Science of Sailing" - Grade 9 [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=743%3A2012-13-nshof-sailing-stem-program-9th-grade-curriculum&catid=32%3Alearning-math-a-science-through-sailing&Itemid=104 ] "Navigation" - Grade 10 [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=744%3A2012-13-nshof-sailing-stem-program-10th-grade-curriculum&catid=32%3Alearning-math-a-science-through-sailing&Itemid=104 ] Keep in mind that these lessons are currently used for Grades 9 & 10, however they can likely be adapted for other grade levels. _________________________________________ West Marine Community Day to Benefit Education Program The Hillsmere, Annapolis West Marine store has announced West Marine Community Day to benefit the NSHOF Learning Math & Science through Sailing Program. The STEM program will receive 5% of their gross sales on orders where NSHOF STEM is mentioned. Anyone can participate nationally by placing a phone or email order no later than Monday, March 18. Call 410-268-0129 or email [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20place%20an%20order%20-%20for%20Community%20Day%20(NSHOF)&body=To%20benefit%20the%20National%20Sailing%20Center%20%26%20Hall%20of%20Fame's%20Education%20Programs. ] and The store is at 113 Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis [ http://maps.google.com/maps?q=west+marine,+113+hillsmere+drive,+annapolis,+md&hl=en&ll=38.950865,-76.492438&spn=0.009712,0.013905&client=safari&fb=1&gl=us&hq=west+marine,&hnear=0x89b7f678356d0f65:0x8cc3bb1ce0d1760,113+Hillsmere+Dr,+Annapolis,+MD+21403&cid=0,0,13839283994741886102&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A ] and will hold Community Day on Thursday, March 21 from 8 AM to 8 PM. Click here for complete information. [ http://foredeck.nshof.org/o/5659/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1239645 ] West Marine Community Day [ http://foredeck.nshof.org/o/5659/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1239645 ] _________________________________________ Sailing into Science in Oakland Lake Merritt Boating Center in Oakland is a unique government facility with a commitment from the City to connect the Oakland schools to the programing. Lake Merritt Boating Center Sailing into Science (SiS) [ http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/boating/OAK031576 ]The fifth grade program Science into Sailing (SiS) is described by One California Resource Directory: "During the regular school year, Oakland teachers schedule three full days to spend in the Sailing into Science (SiS) classrooms using Lake Merritt as their laboratory. Students and teachers experience rich entry points into the worlds of Life Science, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Nautical Science. Program instructors guide classes through adventurous education employing a comprehensive science curriculum developed in accordance with the California Elementary Science Standards. [ http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/boating/OAK031576 ]SiS immerses youth in a rigorous science program coupled with recreational activities proven to build confidence, self-esteem, foster creative problem solving, team building and conflict resolution." Click here to learn more about this program. [ http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/boating/OAK031576 ] _________________________________________ Don't Miss the Opportunity to Nominate a Candidate for the Hall of Fame Public nominations for the 2013 Inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame will be accepted online through April 1. Who are your sailing heroes? Don't assume your favorites have already been nominated. Take the time to share why you think they are worthy of this great honor. One thorough nomination form is all that is necessary for consideration. The nomination form and instructions - including convenient how-to videos - are online at http://nominate.nshof.org [ http://nominate.nshof.org ]. _________________________________________ Consortium Updates Wanted Please keep us posted about new programming and new staff in your organization. Click HERE [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Item%20for%20Consortium%20Newsletter&body=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20this%20with%20the%20rest%20of%20the%20Consortium%3A ] to send an email with your news items. *Back to top* [ #top ] _________________________________________ *The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame* NSHOF logo [ http://www.nshof.org ] " * Preserving America's Sailing Legacy * Engaging Sailing's Next Generation" *March 12, 2013 * Upcoming Events * * * *West Marine COMMUNITY DAY to benefit the NSHOF Education Program* *March 18 *(nationwide by phone & email)* March 21 *(locally at the Annapolis Hillsmere Drive store) [ http://foredeck.nshof.org/o/5659/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1239645 ]* * * *Public Nominations Open for the 2013 Inductees to the Sailing Hall of Fame Online through April 1: **nominate.nshof.org* [ http://nominate.nshof.org ]* * _________________________________________ Mystic Seaport Opens Overnight Summer Camp Registration* * Mystic Seaport Museum [ http://msm.mysticseaport.org/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=14182&em_id=8941.0 ]The" Joseph Conrad" Summer Sailing Camp for 10 - 15 year olds offers students both a small boat and tall ship experience. * * *Click here for details.* [ http://www.mysticseaport.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=732054A0-C32D-85DA-42272CE5DE4954D4 ] * * [ http://www.mysticseaport.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=732054A0-C32D-85DA-42272CE5DE4954D4 ]" " " " _________________________________________ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum [ http://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/gal213/timeandnavigation/press.cfm ]* ** ** TIME and NAVIGATION* "The untold story of getting from here to there". *Coming April 2013 * [ http://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/gal213/timeandnavigation/press.cfm ] _________________________________________ Consortium Participants Map Now Online *Click here to see the map of all Consortium Participating Organizations * [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=489:google-map-of-consortium-participants-now-online&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ Presentations from the 2012 National Consortium Workshop Now Online All five presentations from the October 5, 2012 National Consortium Workshop are available as videos to view online. *Click here to go to the Workshop Page. * [ http://www.nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=705&Itemid=266 ] _________________________________________ Share Your Programming Here! Send Items of Interest from Your Program & Events to Share *You can send contributions to* *Susan Nahmias* [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Items%20for%20NSHOF%20Learning%20Math%20%26%20Science%20through%20Sailing%20National%20Consortium%20&body=Hi%20Susan%2C%0AI%20have%20the%20following%20item(s)%20of%20interest%20for%20you%20to%20include%20in%20the%20next%20Consortium%20Newsletter%3A%0A ], and include any photos, pdfs and/or weblinks that we can embed. Please understand that we will most likely include an overview of what you send plus one photo in the Newsletter and then add links for more information. _________________________________________ NSHOF logo *About the Learning Math & Science Through Sailing National Consortium* The Consortium was formed in October, 2010 to invite sailing organizations to participate and share their education initiatives, particularly those involving Learning Math and Science Through Sailing. *Click here to Join.* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=482%3Asign-up-for-the-nshof-national-consortium-on-learning-math-a-science-through-sailing&catid=32%3Alearning-math-a-science-through-sailing&Itemid=29 ] Inquiries should be directed to the Consortium Coordinator, *Susan Nahmias* [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consortium%20Inquiry ], NSHOF Education Director or the NSHOF office at 410-295-3022. 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