Imagine an entire week of space-themed activities to enhance learning. Join educators and space enthusiasts around the world to celebrate World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, 2014.
World Space Week is the largest public space event in the world, with over 1,400 events in more than 80 countries held during the week of Oct. 4-10.
In 2014, World Space Week encourages the use global navigation satellite systems space-themed activities.
To learn more about World Space Week, find educational materials, and register your event, visit http://www.worldspaceweek.org.
NASA Educator Professional Development is presenting a free series of webinars designed to help teachers incorporate engineering design as a problem-solving method. Join NASA education specialists to learn about activities, lesson plans, educator guides and resources to bring NASA into your classroom.
Engineering in the Classroom Part 1: Introduction to Engineering Design
Audience: Pre-service, In-service, Home School and Informal Educators of Grades K-12 Event Date: Aug. 5, 2014, at 7 p.m. EDT
During this 60-minute webinar, participants will focus on an Introduction to Engineering Design.
Engineering in the Classroom Part 2: Single-Class Projects
Audience: Pre-service and In-service, Home School and Informal Educators of Grades K-12 Event Date: Aug. 6, 2014, at 7 p.m. EDT
During this 60-minute webinar, participants will focus on a single-class project — ‘Water Filtration.’
Engineering in the Classroom Part 3: Long-Term Projects
Audience: Pre-service and In-service, Home School and Informal Educators of Grades K-12 Event Date: Aug. 7, 2014, at 7 p.m. EDT
During this 60-minute webinar, participants will focus on long-term engineering projects.