Jimmy Newland

Physics and Astronomy Teacher and PhD Student in Physics Education

Bellaire High School/University of Houston

Participates in 1 Session

Jimmy currently teaches AP Physics C and IB Astronomy at Bellaire High School in Houston ISD. He is currently a PhD student studying physics education in the College of Education at the University of Houston. From 1996 to 2014 he taught computing courses including AP Computer Science A and AB, web design, and computer math. He was the first Bellaire High School IT director from 2000 - 2007. He was an adjunct professor teaching web design and web programming for the School of Library and Information Science at the University of North Texas from 2004 to 2016.

Sessions in which Jimmy Newland participates

Friday 7 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

11:15 AM

Authentic Research As Professional Development

45 minutes, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- ERC

Session

Jimmy Newland, Bellaire High School/University of Houston (Participant)

One of the most effective ways for a science teacher to know what and how to incorporate science research skills into cla...

Sessions in which Jimmy Newland attends

Thursday 6 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

9:55 AM

Neutral Buoyancy Lab— Observation deck (Tour)

1 hour 35 minutes, 9:55 AM - 11:30 AM

Signup required

Tours Off-Site locations (take bus) - NBL BUS

Tour

Friday 7 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

12:00 PM

Lunch 2 Friday

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Astronaut Gallery- Lunch 2

1:10 PM

Planetary Analog Test Site (aka Rock Yard) (Tour)

1 hour 35 minutes, 1:10 PM - 2:45 PM

Signup required

Tours Off-Site locations (take bus) - Mars Yard Bus

Tour

Tour the large multi-acre test area that simulates general features of the lunar and Martian surface terrain environment consisting of various s...

3:15 PM

The Lives of Stars

1 hour 30 minutes, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Mission Briefing Center- Preshow

Session

Rachel Fuechsl, UT McDonald Observatory (Participant)

Martinique Pautzke, McDonald Observatory (Participant)

Stars evolve over time in a natural cycle. This session will explore the lives of stars from formation to death, using kinesthetic activities. Part...