Education
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We are building the next generation of space leaders and improving the overall quality of education through teacher, student and community programs that use space themes to improve students' interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Programs
- Classes for students of all ages, including Sphere courses featuring Science On a Sphere® (Wonders of the Universe, Extended Wonders of the Universe and 85th Dimension), AGI Space Missions Simulator courses, Mars Yard Robotics courses and STARS in-class and after-school programs
- Educator professional development programs, including Space Across the Curriculum courses, pre-service teacher courses and our nationally recognized Teacher Liaison program
- School, youth group and community programs, including Magic Sphere tours of the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Audience with an Astronaut presentations, career awareness and workforce development programs, New Horizons community-centered enrichment programs, tours of space exhibits and the Space Foundation International Student Art Contest
Locations
- The Space Foundation Discovery Center, comprising the Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere® and the El Pomar Space Gallery
- The Space Foundation Discovery Institute, featuring the AGI Space Missions Simulator and Mars Yard teaching laboratories
Resources
- Downloadable lesson plans
- Scholarships
- NASA Educator Resource Center
- Awards
- Online tools and programs
- The Space Report for education
- Activities for kids
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Plus, find out about partnerships, sponsors, donation and volunteer opportunities, media coverage, upcoming events and the Space Foundation team of professional educators.
