(Middle School & High School Instructors)
The following questions are asked on the application form. We strongly suggest crafting responses in a separate document before opening the form and beginning the application.
Once you begin the form online, work will be lost if not submitted.
Fill-in fields regarding your professional history include the following. NOTE: submission limits are in characters, not words:
- Degrees and certifications
- Have you participated in NASA education programs for your students, or for your own PD? If so, please list. (Note: This is not a pre-requisite for AAA participation.) (500-character limit)
- Other relevant information (1000-character limit)
(For example, professional development (PD) history, leadership roles, publications, etc.)
Short answer/essay questions:
[Please note each question has a character limit (NOT word limit), which will be strictly adhered to.]
- Explain why you are a good choice for the AAA program. What will participation mean to you personally, to your students, and to your school? (1000-character limit)
- Describe your teaching. What are the optimum student experiences you strive to deliver? If applicable, include descriptions of 3-Dimensional, Universal Design of Learning (UDL), and/or Project-Based Learning (PBL) lessons or other pedagogies. (1000-character limit)
- How do you view yourself as prepared to teach in a 3-D learning environment (for example, NGSS-aligned): Novice, Intermediate, or Expert? Explain your answer. (500-character limit)
- How would you rate your personal and/or professional interest in astronomy? Explain. (500-character limit)
- Describe an example of how you have worked with colleagues for curriculum development, planning, or implementation. (1000-character limit)