Education
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Forces of Change
http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/forces/
A comprehensive program developed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, through funding from NASA and other donors, to explain the geological, environmental, and historical processes that have shaped our world.
Exploring Our Universe: From the Classroom to Outer Space
http://fuse.pha.jhu.edu/outreach/kit1/expl.html
Education kits on astronomy and the FUSE satellite are designed to help secondary school students develop an understanding of how what they learn in science and math classes relates to the world in which they live, and how it applies to modern science and technology.
NASA Structure and Evolution of the Universe
http://universe.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Beyond Einstein - From the Big Bang to Black Holes.The education pages sponsored by the SEU Theme Office at the Office of Space Science at NASA Headquarters, with a link to the Educators Forum.
NASA Space Grant College and Fellowship Program
http://calspace.ucsd.edu/spacegrant/NASAspacegrant.html
This undergraduate and graduate grant and fellowship program contributes to the nation's science enterprise by funding research, education and public service projects through a national network of 52 university-based Space Grant consortia.
Fingerprints of Life?
http://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/Education/websites/astrobiologyeducation/index.html
Astrobiology educational resources from NASA JSC including educator information and classroom activities.
NasaMike
NASAMike, director of the COOLSpace program, jumps at every chance he has to explore a region of the globe he has not yet seen. Join him on his journeys.
You Be The Scientist
http://coolspace.gsfc.nasa.gov/ybts/
This EOS Aqua Education Outreach uses emerging digital satellite technology to distribute satellite imagery data from NASA and NOAA directly into schools.
NASA Academy
http://nasa-academy.gsfc.nasa.gov/
NASA's premier leadership training program. Selected college students work on-site with Center researchers, visit other NASA Centers and NASA Headquarters, and meet aerospace business leaders during a 10-week session designed to build leadership skills and give the students a glimpse of the aerospace industry as a whole. There are Academies at four NASA Centers.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Education Gateway
http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html
A directory to the resources available to teachers, students and the general public on the topic of space exploration.
Project Radio Jove
http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/
An educational project to involve secondary school students in collecting and analyzing observations of the natural radio emissions of Jupiter and Sun. Participating students get hands-on experience in gathering and working with space science data.
See Learning In A Whole New Light
The Educator Astronaut program from NASA is new and looking for candidates. Nominate a teacher or find out how to apply.
Astronomy Picture of the Day's Educational Links
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/lib/edlinks.html
A list of resources that excel in astronomy education. Each is distinctly different, having been chosen to highlight a wide range of interests.
EventScope Mars Exploration Interface
Exciting software that helps students of all ages discover Mars in a fully interactive 3D game-like world using telepresence technology from NASA.
GEO Gateway: Geospatial Education Opportunities
http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/geogateway/default.htm
A portal to information about Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and remote sensing. Learn more about this growing industry, whether you are a novice or a professional.
SSC: FIRST Robotics
http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/learning/first.htm
FIRST is an acronym, which means "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology." We sponsor a national robotics contest immersing high school students in the exciting world of engineering.
Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program
In this NASA-sponsored program, undergraduate college students spend six weeks in an intensive program at Kennedy Space Center doing supervised laboratory work with investigators.



