Share your space-themed costume, carve a pumpkin like a NASA engineer, and discover mysterious locations throughout the solar system and beyond. | | There are all types of strange and mysterious objects in the universe. Test your space knowledge with the Kahoot! "NASA Quiz of Cosmic Frights" activity. | | Howling, supersonic winds. Galaxy-gobbling black holes. An invisible web of dark energy. Decorate your space with downloadable Galaxy of Horrors posters, if you dare! | | Are exoplanets like your favorite Halloween monsters? Visit the Universe of Monsters to see which exoplanets share traits with ghastly ghouls. | | Explore mysterious sights and spine-tingling sounds as you take a journey to the most frightful corners of the cosmos. Are you brave enough to visit the Sinister Solar System? | | Take your pumpkin-carving creativity into orbit with NASA-themed templates and stencils.
| | Tune in for a live Earth-to-space call on Friday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. EDT, between NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and students from Baldwin Union Free School District in her hometown of Baldwin, New York.
Students will ask questions about living and working on the International Space Station.
| | | Professional Development Opportunities | | Audience: Educators of grades 6-12 Event Date: Monday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. EDT Did you know that astronauts aboard the International Space Station grow some of their own food? As NASA plans for missions to the Moon and Mars, a key factor is figuring out how to feed crews during their weeks, months, and even years in space.
In this webinar, we will explore the STEMonstrations: Photosynthesis activity guide and learn how the process impacts plant growth and food production in microgravity. Students will be able to collaborate and utilize critical thinking skills to test hypotheses in controlled experiments. Resources for this activity include the presentation, career connections, alignments to Next Generation Science Standards, and more. Registration closes on Sunday, Oct. 29. Click here to register. | | Audience: Educators of grades 2-6 Webinar Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. EST Surprisingly STEM is a video series that highlights exciting and unexpected careers at NASA. Join us for a monthly live session with Q&A focused on a specific episode and related activity. This month, get blown away by a discussion with Sam Zauber and Frank Quinto, wind tunnel test engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Find out how NASA uses its 14-foot by 22-foot subsonic wind tunnel and see some of the fascinating things Frank and Sam have tested there. Then, learn what propelled them into their exciting STEM careers.
Registration closes on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Click here to register. | | Audience: Rural U.S. educators Event Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. EDT Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate for a monthly series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. This month’s webinar will focus on NASA citizen science opportunities. Special guest Sarah Kim will discuss how to use NASA technologies and science practices in experiential learning environments. Participants will learn about a variety of NASA projects that can be conducted within their unique geographic locations and meet the content and age-level needs of their classrooms. Click here to register to attend. | | Sally Ride EarthKAM is a free STEM educational program managed by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. EarthKAM allows students in grades K-12 to take images of Earth from space using a camera aboard the International Space Station. Use EarthKAM as a teaching tool to study subjects ranging from geography to art to meteorology.
The next mission takes place Tuesday, Nov. 7 - Saturday, Nov. 11.
| | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 27 | | Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 1 | | Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 | |
Are you looking for NASA STEM materials to support your curriculum?
Find NASA science resources for your classroom. The NASA Science Activation (SciAct) program connects diverse learners of all ages with science in ways that activate minds and promote a deeper understanding of our world and beyond. https://science.nasa.gov/learn
Check out the ‘Explore NASA Science’ website! Science starts with questions, leading to discoveries. Visit science.nasa.gov. To view the site in Spanish, visit ciencia.nasa.gov. | | Visit NASA STEM Engagement on the Web: | | | | | | |
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