Grades K – 4 for Educators

NASA Workshops Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement with Educators – NASA Science

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NASA Workshops Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement with Educators – NASA Science

From November 6-8, 2024, the NASA Science Activation Program’s Planetary Resources and Content Heroes (ReaCH) project held a Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement workshop at the Bradley Observatory at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia for the space sciences community, including planetary science, astrobiology, astronomy, and heliophysics professionals, as well as invited education specialists. To practice … Read more

Kites in the Classroom: Training Teachers to Conduct Remote Sensing Missions – NASA Science

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Kites in the Classroom: Training Teachers to Conduct Remote Sensing Missions – NASA Science

The NASA Science Activation program’s AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN), led by Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) in Wayne County, MI, provides learners with hands-on opportunities to engage with science instruments & NASA technologies and practices in authentic, experiential learning environments. On July 25, 2024, the AREN team held a four-day virtual workshop: … Read more

Educator Night at the Museum of the North: Activating Science in Fairbanks Classrooms – NASA Science

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Educator Night at the Museum of the North: Activating Science in Fairbanks Classrooms – NASA Science

4 min read Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young Explorers Stories open up new worlds and spark curiosity in readers of all ages – and NASA is using the power of storytelling to encourage the Artemis Generation to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Through the below list of reading resources – … Read more

Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young Explorers – NASA

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Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young Explorers – NASA

Stories open up new worlds and spark curiosity in readers of all ages – and NASA is using the power of storytelling to encourage the Artemis Generation to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Through the below list of reading resources – books, comics, and graphic novels written and illustrated by NASA experts, and … Read more

New NASA eClips VALUE Bundles for Learners with Varied Needs – NASA Science

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New NASA eClips VALUE Bundles for Learners with Varied Needs – NASA Science

The NASA Science Activation program’s NASA eClips project, led by the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), aims to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) literacy and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists by providing effective web-based, standards-aligned, in-school and out-of-school learning and teaching resources through the lens of NASA. Source link

Celebrate Heliophysics Big Year: Free Monthly Webinars on the Sun Touches Everything – NASA Science

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Celebrate Heliophysics Big Year: Free Monthly Webinars on the Sun Touches Everything – NASA Science

Once a month (usually on the first Tuesday), the Heliophysics Education Community meets online to share knowledge and opportunities. During the Heliophysics Big Year (HBY) – a global celebration of the Sun’s influence on Earth and the entire solar system, beginning with the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023, continuing through the Total Solar … Read more

GLOBE Alumna and Youth for Habitat Program Lead Named Scientist of the Month in Alaska – NASA Science

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GLOBE Alumna and Youth for Habitat Program Lead Named Scientist of the Month in Alaska – NASA Science

When the ice melted and the symposium ended, Maggie wanted to study the freshwater habitats of the Creek using GLOBE hydrosphere protocols, so she wrote another proposal. Maggie got a full scholarship and grant funding through Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST), supported by the National Institutes of Health. Her work earned recognition in the … Read more

PLACES team publishes blog post on NextGenScience Blog – NASA Science

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PLACES team publishes blog post on NextGenScience Blog – NASA Science

PBDR instruction uses place, data, and science together to create contextually rich, rigorous, and meaningful learning experiences. This first-ever public share of the PLACES framework for PBDR instruction dives into instructional design, pedagogy, assessment, and other topics related to K-12 science education. In practice, PBDR can unfold in a variety of ways. The blog post … Read more

Slow Your Student’s ‘Summer Slide’ and Beat Boredom With NASA STEM – NASA

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Slow Your Student’s ‘Summer Slide’ and Beat Boredom With NASA STEM – NASA

The school year has come to an end, and those long summer days are stretching ahead like an open runway. Parents and educators often worry about the “summer slide,” the concept that students may lose academic ground while out of school. But summer doesn’t mean students’ imaginations have to stay grounded! Are you hoping to … Read more