Saturday, September 2, 2023

Upcoming Events from NASA-JPL 🛰️ ☀️📆

Register today for upcoming in-person and virtual events! 

EDUCATION EVENTS

Explore asteroids and the upcoming Psyche mission

A ball of clay representing an asteroid with a mix of rock and metal mixed in. WEBINAR Student Webinar – Exploring Asteroids with Psyche

Student Webinar – Exploring Asteroids With Psyche

When: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1 to 1:45 p.m. PDT (4 to 4:45 p.m. EDT)

Where: Online (link will be provided to registered participants)

Target Audience: Students in grades 4-12

Overview: Join the JPL Education team online for a conversation with Marc Rayman, the chief engineer of the upcoming Psyche mission to a metal rich asteroid. In this virtual session for grades 4-12, we'll answer any questions you may have about the mission and introduce activities you can do in your classroom or at home to learn more about how we study distant asteroids. Participation is limited, so register today!

 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Educator Workshop (In Person) – Our Sun, Moon, and Earth System

Educator Workshop (In Person)

Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 am to 12 pm

Our Sun, Moon, and Earth System

Student Webinar – Observing a Solar Eclipse

Student Webinar

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10 to 10:45 am PDT (1 to 1:45 pm EDT)

Observing a Solar Eclipse

 

FEATURED RESOURCES

Article

Teachable Moments: Asteroid Mission Aims to Explore Mysteries of Earth's Core
 

Educator Guides

Collection: Psyche Lessons for Educators
Lesson: Model a Solar Eclipse

Lesson | Grades 1-8

Model a Solar Eclipse

Math Problem: Eclipsing Enigma: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge
Collection: Moon Lessons for Educators
 

Student Activities

Collection: Psyche Activities for Students
Student Project: Make a Pinhole Camera

Student Project | Grades K-12

Make a Pinhole Camera

Collection: Moon Activities for Students

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 
Article: Spend the School Year With NASA-JPL

Spend the School Year With NASA-JPL

Make educational connections to NASA and JPL happenings all year long with this calendar of upcoming events and links to educational resources.

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