Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Prepare for Launch ЁЯЪА ✨

The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled for liftoff on Dec. 22 

EDUCATION UPDATES | NOVEMBER 2021

What can you see with the world's most powerful space telescope?

Teachable Moments: Learn About the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope, which is designed to capture views of the early universe as far back as 13.5 billion years ago, is scheduled to launch from French Guiana on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Read our latest Teachable Moments article to get a look into the science and engineering behind the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built while exploring ways to engage learners in the mission.

 
Event: James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Watch the Launch

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 4:20 a.m. PST (7:20 a.m. EST)

 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Event: Hour of Code

Public Event

Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 12

Celebrate Hour of Code With NASA Coding Challenges

JPL Internships

Internships

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2022

Apply Now for JPL Summer Internships

WATCH & LEARN

 
Project: How to Do a Science Fair Project

DIY Space

How to Do a Science Fair Project

NEW & NOTABLE ON JPL EDU

Articles

Article: The Best New STEM Education Resources from NASA-JPL in 2021

Edu News

The Best New STEM Education Resources from NASA-JPL

Article: How to Get an Internship at JPL

Career Advice

How to Get an Internship at JPL

 

Student Activities

Student Project: Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator

Project | Grades K-12 | Less than 30 mins

Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator *NEW 2022 EDITION*

Activity Collection: Science and Engineering Fair Ideas

Activity Collection

Science and Engineering Fair Ideas – Projects for Students

 

Educator Guides

Educator Guide: Math of the Expanding Universe

Lesson | Grades 9-12 | 30-60 mins

Math of the Expanding Universe

Lesson Collection: Science and Engineering Fair Ideas

Lesson Collection

Science and Engineering Fair Ideas – Lessons for Educators

 

ACROSS THE NASA-VERSE

NASA and Tynker Team Up for 'Return to the Moon' Coding Activities
Article for Kids: What Is the James Webb Space Telescope?
What is a light-year?

NASA Exoplanets

What is a light-year?

 

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