While on our Thelma & Louise journey to ALA this summer in Orlando, we came across some incredible resources, as you might imagine. The exhibit hall at ALA is like no other conference. Admittedly, I am biased toward this conference but it is an exhibit lover's paradise. We were drawn to a particular exhibitor several times and came away with some amazing freebies that we hope you will take advantage of with your students. NASA! In fact, here's Lisa with astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle:
The amount of educational opportunities available to our students through NASA is almost overwhelming because there is so much. However, I will attempt to highlight some key resources here:
If you want to know why this was a highlight of Lisa's trip, click here.
Digital Learning Network- Adds a unique, authentic NASA experience to your class with interactive video. Examples include Flying with NASA (4th thru 12th grade), in which students will interact with a NASA Education Specialist and learn about the past and future efforts of flight and aircraft designs, as well as the principals of flight (lift, thrust, drag and weight), as well as a look at NASA aeronautics research and how it is helping to make life better here on Earth, Humans in Space (K thru 4th), which focuses on the living environment in space and allows participants of this event to learn what it is like to live and work in space, and Our Magnificent Sun (K thru 2nd), which is an interactive session that answers questions about the sun.
Explore the Moon with a Free Moon Tour App- Interested in conducting detailed exploration of a lunar surface with a mobile device? Look no further!
Climate Kids NASA's Eyes on Earth- Amazing games and activities! I cannot get over this website! If you teach 2nd grade, especially, you do not want to miss this one.
Explore Mars- Take an aerial look at Mars!
Explore the Astroid Vesta- Take a virtual tour and explore the terrain.
Rockets to Race Cars- Learn how research at NASA has contributed to the race car industry and the automobile industry, in general.
NASA Educators Online Network- This is incredible. This is an educators network to connect you with other teachers that you can partner with in STEM activities, as well as connect with NASA professionals, based on your areas of interest.
Virtual Institute for Solar System Research- This really does exist. They have a person dedicated to community engagement. You can email him at brian.h.day@nasa.gov. Take advantage!
Last but certainly not least, did you know that there will be a total eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017? Get your students ready and save the date!
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