NES Teachers Corner

2010
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NASA Offers Space Shuttle Tiles to Schools Jan 24, 2011 11:24:35 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA offers shuttle tiles to preserve the Space Shuttle Program's history and inspire the next generation of space explorers, scientists and engineers.
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NASA Now: EPOXI Flyby Spacecraft: Close Encounters of the Comet Kind Dec 22, 2010 03:11:54 PM | John Entwistle
 
In this installment of NASA Now, NASA engineer Steven Wissler talks about the challenges of flying a spacecraft remotely from Earth and the excitement of being part of a team that discovers new things about comets.
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Youngest Ever Nearby Black Hole Discovered Dec 21, 2010 10:48:18 AM | John Entwistle
 
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found evidence of the youngest black hole known to exist in our cosmic neighborhood.
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NASA Now: Microbes@NASA: Early Earth Ecosystems Dec 16, 2010 09:31:59 AM | John Entwistle
 
In this episode of NASA Now, students are introduced to green slime, or microbial mats, examples of early Earth life forms.
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Class Science Fair Projects on Rockets Dec 10, 2010 03:49:22 PM | John Entwistle
 
Idea for student projects contributed by Carrie Lamb, NES teacher at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
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NASA Now: Operation IceBridge Dec 08, 2010 01:33:19 PM | John Entwistle
 
In this episode of NASA Now students will learn how NASA is studying polar ice.
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NASA Now: A-Train: Monitoring the Earth System Dec 02, 2010 04:58:09 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA uses a constellation of satellites to collect data on components of the Earth system.
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Discovery of Arsenic Microbe Announced at News Conference Dec 02, 2010 04:45:38 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA-funded astrobiology research has changed the fundamental knowledge about what comprises all known life on Earth.
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NASA Sets News Conference on Astrobiology Discovery Dec 01, 2010 11:13:54 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA Sets News Conference on Astrobiology Discovery; Science Journal Has Embargoed Details Until 2 p.m. EST On Dec. 2
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DLiNFocus: NASA Careers ‘What’s in Your Future?’ Special Event Series Nov 29, 2010 10:22:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA employees share their academic experiences from elementary through college and talk about what motivated them to pursue their careers.
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Astronomy Picture (or video) of the Day Nov 26, 2010 03:44:16 PM | John Entwistle
 
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
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Space-Exposed Basil Seed Kit Available Nov 23, 2010 11:13:42 AM | John Entwistle
 
A basil seed kit that can be used with the Plant Growth Chamber Engineering Design Challenge is available through CORE.
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NASA Expanding Tests of Star Wars-Inspired Droids Nov 19, 2010 09:32:21 AM | John Entwistle
 
Star Wars inspired "droids" test automated rendezvous and formation flying on the ISS.
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NASA Now: A-Train: Clouds Nov 17, 2010 10:04:32 AM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now episode features Lin Chambers, NASA physical scientist and the role of clouds in the Earth System.
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Operation IceBridge Web Chat with Project Scientists Nov 17, 2010 09:49:11 AM | John Entwistle
 
On Thursday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. EST, Operation IceBridge scientists will be on hand to answer your questions about the mission.
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NASA Now: Inflatable Structures Nov 10, 2010 12:33:40 PM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now episode features NASA senior research engineer Judith Watson and the research being conducted on using inflatable structures in space.
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Live Chat With NASA Astronaut Michael J. Foreman May 26, 2011 10:12:32 AM | John Entwistle
 
Chat with Astronaut Mike Foreman on Nov. 22 from 1-2 p.m. EST.
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Spaced Out Sports Contest for Students Nov 09, 2010 03:53:48 PM | John Entwistle
 
National student design challenge for students in grades 5-8. Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2011.
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NASA Mission Successfully Flies by Comet Hartley 2 Nov 05, 2010 08:36:04 AM | John Entwistle
 
Scientists and mission controllers are viewing never-before-seen images of Hartley 2.
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Want to Go to Mars? Here's Your Chance. Nov 04, 2010 03:40:35 PM | John Entwistle
 
Send your name to Mars!
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EPOXI Spacecraft Preps for Comet Flyby Nov 03, 2010 01:55:55 PM | John Entwistle
 
Spacecraft has refined its orbit, in preparation of a flyby of comet Hartley 2 on Nov. 4.
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NASA Now -- Path of an Astronaut Nov 03, 2010 01:00:06 PM | John Entwistle
 
Watch this NASA Now episode featuring astronaut and veteran spacewalker Mike Foreman beginning on Nov. 3.
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Follow STS-133 Launch and Mission Nov 03, 2010 12:28:08 PM | John Entwistle
 
Learn about the STS-133 shuttle mission and crew by visiting the mission Web page.
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A Message from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Nov 02, 2010 12:52:25 PM | John Entwistle
 
10th Anniversary of Crews Aboard the International Space Station – Nov. 2, 2010
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Curiosity Cam-A View of Curiosity Nov 01, 2010 01:01:50 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission prepares to send the rover Curiosity to the Red Planet.
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STS-133 Prelaunch Webcast for Students (date & time update 11-3-10) Nov 03, 2010 11:40:39 AM | John Entwistle
 
The date and time for the STS-133 pre-launch webcast for students is adjusted based on the launch schedule.
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18th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race Oct 29, 2010 11:41:15 AM | John Entwistle
 
Competition, high school students. Deadline for registration is Feb. 1, 2011. This year’s event will be held April 1-2, 2011, in Huntsville, Ala.
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LCROSS Results -- Back-to-School Special Oct 26, 2010 11:39:42 AM | John Entwistle
 
Students can "chat" with LCROSS scientists on Nov 3.
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Expedition 27 and 28 Downlink Opportunity Oct 25, 2010 12:59:10 PM | John Entwistle
 
During Expeditions 27 and 28, crew members aboard the ISS will participate in downlinks. Deadline for proposals is Dec 3.
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LCROSS Impact: More than Just Moon Water Oct 22, 2010 02:59:33 PM | John Entwistle
 
LCROSS data analysis shows more than just moon water...
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NASA Now -- The Search for Life Oct 20, 2010 02:12:31 PM | John Entwistle
 
During this episode of NASA Now, you'll learn about a mission proposal to send a satellite to Jupiter and its moons.
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Orionid Meteor Shower This Week Oct 29, 2010 02:25:40 PM | John Entwistle
 
A stream of meteors is expected to streak across the skies this week.
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The Year of the Solar System Oct 19, 2010 03:55:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA announced recently that the coming year will be "The Year of the Solar System" (YSS).
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NASA Invites Students to Study the Sun During Solar Week Oct 18, 2010 10:58:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
Solar Week, October 18 - 22, 2010, is ideal for students studying the solar system, the stars, or astronomy in general.
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NASA Now: Earth Science Week--Exploring Energy Oct 13, 2010 11:53:47 AM | John Entwistle
 
During this installment of NASA Now, you’ll see some of the ways NASA studies Earth.
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NASA Provides Assistance to Trapped Chilean Miners Oct 29, 2010 01:40:49 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's experience in training and planning for emergencies in human spaceflight and its protection of humans in the hostile environment of space may have some benefits to the rescue.
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NASA Optimus Prime Spinoff Award Contest Open Oct 12, 2010 03:03:53 PM | John Entwistle
 
The Optimus Prime Spinoff Award contest is live, and registration is now open!
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Forest Lake Elementary Technology Magnet School featured on NBC Nightly News Oct 06, 2010 01:39:34 PM | John Entwistle
 
Forest Lake Elementary Technology Magnet School, a NASA Explorer Schools project participant since 2006, was featured on the “NBC Nightly News”. The staff credits the NES project as one of their main catalysts.
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NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project: K-12 Educator Fellowships Oct 05, 2010 02:07:58 PM | John Entwistle
 
Applications for Cohort 3 will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2010.
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NASA Now: Robonaut 2 Oct 05, 2010 02:07:06 PM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now event, available on the NES Virtual campus beginning October 6, 2010, features Robonaut Lead Mechanical Engineer, Josh Mehling at NASA Johnson Space Center.
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NASA Education Blog, Taking Up Space, Is Going to the International Space Station Oct 01, 2010 03:05:40 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA announces "Taking Up Space," a new blog for high school and college students.
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Celebrate World Space Week -- Oct. 4-10, 2010 Sep 30, 2010 01:02:48 PM | John Entwistle
 
World Space Week commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957. During World Space Week, teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities.
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DIME and WING Student Competitions Sep 28, 2010 05:33:47 PM | John Entwistle
 
DIME and WING are competitions for student teams in grades six through nine. Proposals are due November 1.
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NASA Now: Flight Testing Sep 27, 2010 11:19:03 AM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now event, available on the NES Virtual campus beginning Sept. 29, 2010, features Albion Bowers, project manager of the Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project at NASA Dryden Space Flight Center.
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ISS EarthKAM Fall 2010 Mission Sep 23, 2010 01:38:08 PM | John Entwistle
 
Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the International Space Station EarthKAM Fall 2010 Mission.
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By the Light of the Super Silvery Moon Sep 22, 2010 10:30:54 AM | John Entwistle
 
For the first time in almost 20 years, northern autumn, beginning at Sept. 22nd at 11:09 pm EDT. is also the night of a full moon. The coincidence sets the stage for a must-see sky show to mark the change of seasons.
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NASA Now: Lunar SLOPE Sep 22, 2010 01:20:24 PM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now broadcast for students is available at the NES Virtual Campus’s NASA Now page beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.
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Earth Science Week Contests for 2010 Sep 16, 2010 03:01:52 PM | John Entwistle
 
Involve your students in Earth Science Week 2010. This year's celebration takes place Oct. 10 - 16, 2010.
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NASA's Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge Sep 14, 2010 08:43:17 AM | John Entwistle
 
Design Challenge for students in grades 5 - 8. Entries due by Feb. 28, 2011
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September NES Professional Development Opportunities Sep 13, 2010 04:55:37 PM | John Entwistle
 
List of NES September e-Professional Development Opportunities available for registration.
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Sign-up for NES Project Orientation Sessions Sep 09, 2010 09:42:27 AM | John Entwistle
 
Registered participants are signing up for a project orientation session.
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Get the NASA App for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch Sep 07, 2010 02:24:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
The NASA apps are free or charge and provides access to NASA images, videos, missions and information.
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Solar Probe to Plunge Into Sun's Atmosphere Sep 03, 2010 12:01:49 PM | John Entwistle
 
Slated to launch no later than 2018, Solar Probe+ is going where no spacecraft has gone before.
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Webcast on Aug. 31, 2010 -- Our Solar System: An Inquiry Tour Aug 31, 2010 08:26:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
The Aerospace Education Services Project, or AESP, is presenting a free webcast on Aug. 31, 2010, at 4 p.m. EDT.
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Blast Back to School with NASA Education Resources Aug 26, 2010 04:35:31 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA offers educational resources for use with students in kindergarten through college.
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Desert RATS 2010 Webcast Aug 26, 2010 07:57:09 AM | John Entwistle
 
On Sept. 1, 2010, at 9:45 a.m. PDT, a 30-minute webcast will highlight the upcoming Desert RATS activities. Students can submit questions to be answered live by engineers and scientists.
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Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge Aug 23, 2010 09:56:55 AM | John Entwistle
 
Teams of up to six grades 5-8 students design a water recycling system for the unique environment of the moon. Proposals and results are due Feb. 28, 2011.
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Update: NASA Explorer Schools Orientation Sessions Aug 20, 2010 01:42:46 PM | John Entwistle
 
NES orientation sessions to begin mid-September.
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Student Opportunity: Mars Exploration Student Data Teams Program for Students in Grades 9 through undergraduate. Aug 17, 2010 01:38:46 PM | John Entwistle
 
Teams of students in grade 9 through college have an opportunity to work with scientists, mission planners and educators on the collection and analysis of data as it is downloaded from instruments currently orbiting mars.
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RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge Aug 13, 2010 08:35:30 AM | John Entwistle
 
This is a unique education initiative for students in grades 9-1, encouraging them to explore and build skills essential for successful careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through project-based learning and team competition.
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Planets Align for the Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 13, 2010 09:02:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
You know it's a good night when a beautiful alignment of planets is the second best thing that's going to happen. Thursday, August 12th, is such a night.
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NASA Explorer Schools Orientation Sessions Aug 17, 2010 01:40:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
Educators working in an accredited K-12 education institution in the U.S. or U.S. territory are invited to become part of the NASA Explorer Schools project.
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Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest Aug 03, 2010 10:10:08 AM | John Entwistle
 
Information about Cassini Scientist for a Day contest. Deadline October 27, 2010.
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NASA Opens Online Voting for Desert RATS Exploration Site Jul 28, 2010 08:47:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
Vote for location of the next Desert RATS site.
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Computers For Learning Program Jul 21, 2010 10:19:03 AM | John Entwistle
 
Information about the GSA Computers for Learning program.
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ISS Expedition 24 Crew to Talk with NES Middle School Students Jul 20, 2010 02:29:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
Students from NASA Explorer School Conyers Middle School in Conyers, Ga., scheduled to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
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Last Shuttle External Tank Rollout at Michoud Assembly Facility Jul 13, 2010 10:48:32 AM | John Entwistle
 
The last external tank scheduled to fly on a shuttle mission departs construction facility heads to KSC.
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FlyBy Math Releases New Online Tool Jul 08, 2010 10:32:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
Interactive online tool helps students visualize distance/rate/time problems.
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NASA Rover Finds Clue to Mars' Past and Environment for Life Jun 30, 2010 10:14:55 AM | John Entwistle
 
Evidence for former wet environment discovered on Mars.
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Lunokhod Once Was Lost but Now It's Found -- After 40 Years Jun 29, 2010 02:12:00 PM | John Entwistle
 
Soviet robot found after 40 years of being "lost in space".
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Big Lunar Eclipse Jun 25, 2010 01:40:03 PM | John Entwistle
 
Most of the US will see a "really big show" the morning of June 26th.
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NASA Satellite Images Used to Locate Ticks Jun 25, 2010 10:28:43 AM | John Entwistle
 
Satellite imagery used to locate tick habitats.
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Women in Space Day! Jun 25, 2010 10:13:52 AM | John Entwistle
 
Did you know June 16, 2010 is Women in Space Day?
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Subscribe to the NES Teachers Corner Jun 11, 2010 11:06:41 AM | John Entwistle
 
Get information automatically delivered to your computer about NES events and opportunities by subscribing to the NES Teachers Corner
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Welcome to the NASA Explorer Schools Teachers Corner Jun 11, 2010 11:00:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
Welcome to Teachers Corner, the NES project blog.
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