NASA: Education: Page 6

A collection of one-page examples of how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including everyday life. The examples are written primarily by scientists and engineers, and are available to teachers, students, and other interested parties via the PUMAS Web Site.

A public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation who organize and conduct public events that communicate exciting discoveries and plans for exploration in Solar System research and technology through non-traditional forums, e.g. Rotary Clubs, libraries, museums, planetariums, "star parties," and mall displays.

Searchable guide to all of NASA: space program, education programs, electronic publications, photos, Internet resources, NASA TV's program schedule, much more.Teachers, faculty, and students will find that Spacelink offers not only information about NASA programs and projects, but also teacher guides and pictures that can enhance classroom instruction.

The CERES S'COOL Project invites schools around the world to make ground truth measurements for a NASA Earth-observing satellite mission.

Interactive learning expeditions to Johnson Space Center via live videoteleconference. Available expeditions for K-12 class visits are listed by grade level and topic.

Provides downloadable teaching materials and profiles of available references for undergraduate education.

Archives of quiz challenges for high school level.

Web sites, libraries, and other information for students, teachers, informal educators, and the media to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery.

Overview of educational resources and educator support provided by this center of NASA.

Provides space Earth observation resources for educators.

NASA's program for enrichment of high school students (SHARP). What it is and how to apply.

Introduces engineering into K-12 education.

A beautifully designed virtual museum of science and industry which will be of interest to students and others with an interest in science and computing provided by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

Dedicated to the support and advancement of underrepresented students in the fields of math, science, engineering, and technology.

An education and public outreach support system that serves the space science and education communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Supporting the involvement of the space science community in partnership with the education community to enhance K-14 science education and the public understanding of science in CO, AZ, NM, UT, WY, NV, MT, ID, WA, OR, Northern CA, and AK.