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NASA has multifaceted programs, large and small, for educators and schools. Have a look at everything from classroom projects all the way up to school systemic change programs.
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MARS EDUCATION PROGRAM |
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The Mars Education Program offers unique opportunities get involved with current missions to Mars and utilizes real, current data to teach and inspire the next generation of explorers. |
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http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/programs.html
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CASSINI-HUYGENS EDUCATION PROGRAM (SATURN) |
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The Cassini-Huygens Education Program incorporates materials geared toward each grade level in a developmentally appropriate way to accommodate unique levels of learning-- from basic awareness, to qualitative and analytical, to in-depth investigative thinking. The materials are also fully aligned with National Education Standards set forth in mathematics, technology and science, as well as government initiatives to encourage science in schools using the many NASA space programs as a topical model. |
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http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm
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SOLAR SYSTEM EDUCATOR PROGRAM |
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The Solar System Educators Program is a nationwide network of 57 highly motivated teachers who lead workshops that show other teachers how to successfully incorporate NASA materials and research into their classes. |
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http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssep/
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CONTROL A RADIO TELESCOPE FROM THE CLASSROOM - GAVRT |
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The Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT) is a program created by NASA's Deep Space Network - or DSN. DSN is an international network of antennas that supports spacecraft missions for the exploration of the solar system and the universe. GAVRT teaches students to use radio astronomy to control a huge antenna and collect science data from objects in the universe. GAVRT trains teachers, provides curriculum, and supports classroom implementation. |
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http://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/dsn/gavrt/index.html
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NIGHT SKY NETWORK |
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JPL's Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. We share our time and telescopes to provide you with unique astronomy experiences at science museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky. |
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http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm
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NASA'S EXPLORER SCHOOLS (NES) |
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Selected School Teams of educators and administrators will join NASA in a three-year partnership for sustained professional development to develop rich learning opportunities in mathematics, science, and technology for students and families.
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http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/
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