NASA education consultant working with Brunswick County schools

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — One NASA education consultant is excited for tomorrow’s eclipse, but for a different reason.

NASA is taking off in North Carolina classrooms.

Dr. Keith Duclos, an educational programs consultant for NASA,is introducing educational products to Brunswick County schools.

“This is what the office of education at NASA does. It serves american educators both in the formal communities like the K-12 schools and informal communities, museums,” Duclos said.

Because the solar eclipse is almost here this is a unique chance for educators. Dr. Duclos is using the eclipse as a fun way to meet with 200 educators at Brunswick County Academy.

“Give them their solar glasses and talk to them about what science is and how to extend it into the classroom,” Duclos said.

He is going to be showing how to use hands-on applications to bring back to the classroom. This will give students a better example of using math and science in real-life situations.

“Introduce them to what NASA can do for them in their classroom by way of educational products like hands-on activities,” Duclos said.

Dr. Duclos is not stopping with just Brunswick County.

“It would be our hope to springboard from this kind of an event tomorrow to additional districts like New Hanover and the state of North Carolina as well,” Duclos said.

Dr. Duclos is excited for tomorrow. Teachers will arrive at the school around 1 p.m., and he is bringing them solar glasses so they can all watch the eclipse.