From July 18-20, 2005, West Virginia MSTC hosted an Advanced Atmospheric Magnet Workshop at the NASA IV & V facility in Fairmont, WV. Approximately, six teachers participated who had previously received GLOBE certification at an Introductory GLOBE Workshop.

The participants reviewed the principal Atmosphere protocols, while learning about important advanced protocols in atmospheric pressure, surface ozone, and relative humidity.

Irene Ladd, co-Principle Investigator for the Surface Ozone Protocol, was invited to train the teachers on the uses and importance of ozone data. After an overview of the Zikua reader and construction of a wind measurement device, Ms. Ladd demonstrated the relationship between measurements of surface ozone and other atmospheric variables. In Figure 6, a Parts per Billion model, made up of 12 meter sticks, was used by Ms. Ladd to demonstrate the concept of how big is a billion and the minute concentration of surface ozone. Readings of surface ozone were then taken at the facility so that participants could become familiar with the reader and how it works (Figure 7). All participants were given a Zikua reader to incorporate into their science curriculum.

The workshop concluded as teachers returned to their schools with a Zikua ozone reader and the task of taking observations and relating their observations to other atmospheric variables. This task was best suited for secondary teachers who did, in fact, implement ozone measurements and analyze the measurements in their classroom.

During the follow-up session, which was required for both introductory and magnet workshop participants, results were disseminated to the group. Introductory GLOBE participants discussed how they implemented GLOBE into their classroom and the advanced Magnet workshop participants demonstrated their ozone measurements and data analysis. Through these presentations, it is hoped that the newly certified teachers will be then challenged to return for further training in future Advanced GLOBE Workshops.

Concept Mapping of Atmospheric Varibles	Associate State Climatologist Steven Fleegel assisting participants with data analysis.
Participants analyzing diurnal changes in Relative Humidity.	State Climatologist Tina Cartwright providing additional assistance with Microsoft Excel.
Parts per Billion model, made up of 12 meter sticks, was used by Ms. Ladd to demonstrate the concept of how big is a billion and the minute concentration of surface ozone.	Participants collecting Surface Ozone and Atmospheric observations outside the NASA IV&V facility.

For more information about the Advanced Atmospheric Magnet Workshop, view the following extended pre-print submitted to the American Meteorological Society's 15th Symposium on Education: Advanced Atmosphere Workshop for Certified GLOBE Teachers