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Informal Education Training Opportunity: Afterschool Universe →
Afterschool Universe is a hands-on astronomy program targeted at middle school out-of-school-time settings. The program explores basic astronomy concepts through hands-on activities and focuses on a journey through the universe beyond the solar system. Training workshops will be taking place at Kennedy Space Center on
Oct. 1-2, 2008. The program will also be presented at the National Conference on Science & Technology in Out-of-School Time on
Sept. 17-19, 2008, in Chicago.
POLAR-PALOOZA: Stories From a Changing Planet →
POLAR-PALOOZA is an International Polar Year education and outreach project. It brings polar researchers and Arctic residents to science centers and natural history museums, where they share personal stories of research and life in polar regions. Sessions are supported by dramatic video footage and Internet resources.
Chicago, Ill.: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the Adler Planetarium, Sept. 19-20, 2008
Richmond, Va.: Science Museum of Virginia, Oct. 22-24, 2008
St. Louis, Mo.: St. Louis Science Center, Oct. 27-29, 2008
Boise, Idaho: Discovery Center of Idaho, Nov. 11-12, 2008
Denver, Colo.: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Nov. 14-15, 2008
2009 NASA eEducation Electronic Professional Development Network Series →
NASA's Digital Learning Network presents a series of videoconferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products. During each event, product producers, authors and experts will demonstrate their materials designed to optimize awareness and understanding of science concepts. During the videoconferences, participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter that will be addressed during the presentation.
Hubble Space Telescope: Sept. 24, 2008, 4-5 p.m. EST
Observing the Moon: Oct. 29, 2008, 4-5 p.m. EST
Student Observation Network: Nov. 19, 2008, 4-5 p.m. EST
NASA Image Archive: Dec. 17, 2008, 4-5 p.m. EST
STS-119: Jan. 28, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Chemistry: What Is Your Cosmic Connection to the Elements?: Feb. 25, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Kepler Mission: March 25, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Meteorology: An Educators Resource Guide for Inquiry-Based Learning: April 29, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
NASA Explores Virtual Worlds: May 27, 2009, 4-5 p.m. EST
Sally Ride Science Festivals →
Dr. Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, invites girls in grades 5- 8 to join in upcoming day-long science festivals scheduled throughout the country. Sally Ride Science Festivals bring together hundreds of students for an exciting day of science and socializing. Each festival features a Street Fair, Discovery workshops, a raffle and a keynote address by a noteworthy female scientist. Teachers and parents are welcome and separate workshops are available.
Silicon Valley, Calif.: NASA Ames Research Center, Sept. 27, 2008
Los Angeles, Calif.: California State University, Oct. 4, 2008
Houston, Texas: Rice University, Oct. 18, 2008
Baton Rouge, La.: Louisiana State University, date to be set.
NASA Quest: LIMA II Challenge →
In this challenge designed for grades 4-8, students become scientists and propose Antarctic research. Using the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica, the first true-color high-resolution satellite view of the Antarctic continent, students must develop a research question and debate the value of studying the chosen feature. Registration is now open and an educators guide is available. The challenge begins on
Oct. 1, 2008, with a live webcast. Preliminary proposals are due
Nov. 5, 2008.
Celebrate World Space Week 2008 →
The Space Age began on Oct. 4, 1957, with the launch of Sputnik 1. To commemorate this event, World Space Week will be celebrated on
Oct. 4-10, 2008. During World Space Week, teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities in the classroom to promote student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year, $500 teacher grants will be awarded for the most creative use of space in the classroom during World Space Week.
Celebrate Earth Science Week 2008 →
Earth Science Week 2008 will be celebrated from
Oct. 12-18, with the theme "No Child Left Inside." Educators are encouraged to bring some aspect of Earth science into their classrooms, and to take their classrooms outside! Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. Various celebratory events are organized each year. This event is hosted by the American Geological Society and is co-sponsored by NASA.
Global Climate Change Education Opportunity →
NASA's goal for this effort is to improve the quality of global climate change and Earth system science education at the elementary, secondary and undergraduate levels. Each funded proposal is expected to take advantage of NASA's unique contributions in climate science to enhance students' academic experiences and/or to improve educators' abilities to engage and stimulate their students. Notices of Intent were due Aug. 29, 2008. Proposals are due
Oct. 24, 2008.
Send Your Name Into Space on the NASA Kepler Mission →
NASA invites you to submit your name to be included on a DVD that will be rocketed into space as part of NASA's Kepler Mission, scheduled to launch in February 2009. Those wishing to participate should submit their name, the state or country they live in, and, if they desire, a short statement (500 words or less) answering the question: "Why do you think the Kepler Mission is important?" The deadline for submissions to the Kepler Mission Web site is
Nov. 1, 2008.
NASA/NSTA Symposium: Discover the Universe -- From Galileo to Today →
Join NASA and NSTA in a hands-on symposium exploring key science concepts -- Earth's place in the universe, and models and evidence in science - as participants investigate how NASA's space-based missions extend the legacy of observation and discovery that Galileo Galilei initiated when he turned his telescope to the skies in 1609. Designed for educators of grades 5-12, this half-day symposium will take place on
Dec. 5, 2008, in conjunction with the NSTA Area Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
NASA/NSTA Web Seminar: Discover the Universe -- From Galileo to Today →
Join NASA and NSTA for two Web seminars focusing on key science concepts -- Earth's place in the universe and models and evidence in science -- as participants investigate how NASA's space-based missions extend the legacy of observation and discovery that Galileo Galilei initiated when he turned his telescope to the skies in 1609. Designed for educators of grades 5-12, the 90-minute seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. EST on
Dec. 16, 2008, and 6:30 p.m. EST on
Jan. 20, 2009.
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Student Opportunity: Odyssey of the Mind →
The Earth Observing System Project Science Office is sponsoring an Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- Earth Trek. Teams will design and build a small vehicle that will visit four locations. Each time it leaves a location, the vehicle will look different. After leaving one of the locations, it will appear to be a group of vehicles traveling together. The team's performance will incorporate the visits to the locations, the environments and the changes in appearance of the vehicle.
Solar System Ambassador Events for Summer 2008 →
Summer is heating up with presentations by NASA Solar System Ambassadors at local venues -- libraries, schools, state parks, museums and more -- across the United States. Themes planned for these public events include "Barnstorming the Solar System," "Phoenix Landing," "Summer Solstice and the Sun," "Moon Observing," and "Twin Robots on Mars in 3-D." Events are planned throughout the summer. Visit the Solar System Ambassadors Web site for a calendar of events.
Free Teaching Tools Aligned to State Science Education Standards →
A series of free curriculum supplements from the National Institutes of Health aimed at promoting science education achievement is now aligned to individual state education standards in science, math, health and English language arts for grades K-12. The ongoing series promotes inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning. The series currently includes 16 supplements on such topics as genetics, infectious diseases and cell biology. Visit the site to request these free education supplements.
Teacher Opportunity: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber
NASA and the International Technology Education Association, or ITEA, present the NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber. The challenge involves K-12 students designing, building and evaluating lunar plant growth chambers. Educators who complete the challenge with their students can request cinnamon basil seeds that have flown in space on the STS-118 space shuttle mission. The seeds will be available on a limited basis, so early registration is encouraged.
Teacher Opportunity: Fit Explorer Challenge
Inspire the nation's future explorers by joining NASA and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in a variety of exciting physical and hands-on educational activities to encourage students to train like astronauts. Students in grades 3-5 will track their progress, learn the science behind nutritional and physical fitness, and relate physical Earth-based needs to the requirements of exploring in space.
