All original lesson plans and instructional materials were developed by Laura Jean Checki and are protected under U.S. copyright law. Selected materials are federally registered.
- The Simple Truth: Why the world did not end in 2012
- A guide that addresses “end of the world” scenarios.
Originally developed by Laura Jean Checki (published under prior name Laura Venner). Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. - Professional Development Workshops
- As a NASA Master Educator, Laura provides professional development (PD) workshops that allow educators to earn up to six professional development credits toward their yearly PD requirements. Topics include, but are not limited to, “How to Utilize Universal Instructional Design in Your Classroom,” “Climate Change,” “Gravity and Black Holes,” “Pollinators,” “Planetary Science Topics,” “Earth Science Topics,” “NASA Missions,” and “Astrobiology and the Search for Life.”
Laura integrates current, data-driven scientific research and mission updates into her workshops, providing educators with accurate, up-to-date information and classroom-ready strategies that can be directly incorporated into their curriculum. Her workshops are tailored to each school’s needs and provide teachers with a strong foundation in the subject matter so they can communicate complex scientific concepts more effectively to their students.
- Lectures
- Science lectures developed for a public audience.
- Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities.
- Astrobiology Boot Camp
Originally developed by Laura Jean Checki for the NASA Astrobiology Institute (independent program development; not commissioned) Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. - Model Magic Comets
Original lesson plan developed by Laura Jean Checki. Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. - Tactile Constellations (original Concept)
Original tactile constellation concept by Ben Wentworth. Accessible instructional adaptations and curriculum development by Laura Jean Checki. - UID Constellations Lesson Plan
Accessible instructional adaptation developed by Laura Jean Checki. Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. - What’s My Sign?
Original lesson developed by Laura Jean Checki. (published under prior name Laura Venner) Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. - What’s My Sign? (Accessible Version)
Accessible adaptation developed by Laura Jean Checki. Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.