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Objectives

Facilitate participation of HESSI scientists and technical personnel in EPO - they contribute by:

• Providing expertise and interpretation of HESSI discoveries

• Collaborating in HESSI high-visibility events and teacher workshops

• Participating in on-line chats with the general public and schools

• Partnering with teacher and summer interns

• Reviewing curricular materials for science accuracy

Adapt HESSI imagery, research, and discoveries for use by broad audiences

• Lesson plans and other curriculum support materials

• Resources featuring the importance of the Sun in diverse cultures

• Web-based self-guided modules

• Webcasts for the general public

• Kits and models

Disseminate EPO resources through national networks

• Coordinate all resources with SEC Education Forum

• Tap existing national network of science museums

• Distribute resources through NASA/Educator Resource Centers

Tap High-Leverage Opportunities

• Partner with national cadre of science museums

• Take advantage of high-visibility natural events, i.e. solar eclipses

• Use Internet technology, when appropriate

• Collaborate with curriculum specialists in large, diverse, urban school districts

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