ED023-06
SCIENCE AT HOME: SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS

Thursday, 10 December 2020: 07:16
Virtual
Theresa G Schwerin1, Vivienne Byrd2, Heather A Fischer3, Brian Campbell4, Marile Colon-Robles5, Russanne Low1, Peder Nelson6 and Heather Mortimer7, (1)Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Arlington, VA, United States, (2)Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA, United States, (3)Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, (4)NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Science Mission Directorate, Greenbelt, MD, United States, (5)NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, United States, (6)Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States, (7)NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, United States
Abstract:
The NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) project has the goal to enable broad participation in authentic NASA Earth Science STEM experiences for lifelong learners. These experiences include citizen science through GLOBE Observer (part of the international GLOBE Program), student investigations and research projects, field campaigns, and internships, including both virtual and in-person participation by participants. NESEC works with informal science education providers who are strategic partners, including public libraries such as Los Angeles Public Library to develop, deliver, and strengthen these experiences for learners. The 2020 pandemic required the project to adapt and emphasize ways to participate that did not require going outdoors and could be undertaken from home and create resources to support family science. This presentation will discuss results of field testing science activities and resources with families and emerging evidence of best practices for partnerships and resources to support remote learning and science at home.
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