Orion’s Quest has been designed “by
teachers, for teachers” with an understanding of student
needs, curriculum requirements and the many demands on teachers
today. Every aspect of the program has been developed with
this in mind.
Professional Staff Development is provided at the beginning
of the OQ program, either through the Internet tutorials, on
site visits or, if possible, at selected remote sites. Here
teachers are introduced to all aspects of the program and an
open communication link is established.
Each participating school will be assigned an OQ staff member
who will provide continuity and professional support. Whether
an educational-question, a technical concern, or an idea of “how
to do it better,” we’re just a click away. *
It has been said that education is the only profession where,
at the end of the day, the supervisors go home exhausted and
the workers go out and play. Well, the OQ Program is designed
to put the workers to work. From conducting the experiment
to communication requirements, students are responsible for
all aspects of program operations. Through the principles of
the “Inquiry Method,” hands-on activities and active
involvement, students also become responsible for their own
learning experience. Teachers are free to teach.
The curriculum package provides everything you will need to
provide a successful and meaningful experience for “your
kids.” Students will each receive a “Mission Log” CD
that contains lesson material and mission memorabilia. You
will receive a teachers CD that provides a “how to” guide,
the program sequence, activity lesson plans and resource information.
It is designed with you in mind. From “preflight to debrief,
you decide where it best fits.
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