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Working With the Next Wave of Science Teachers

Four pre-service teachers at Cal Poly Pomona are developing their skills in lesson design and delivery as they study Earth science concepts and prepare for graduation.

April 3, 2023

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A Prime Year for NASA's Pi Day Challenge

Learn how pi is used by NASA and how many of its infinite digits have been calculated, then explore the science and engineering behind the 2024 Pi Day Challenge.

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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 you can use to explore STEM with us throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

Aug. 17, 2023

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Asteroid Mission Aims to Explore Mysteries of Earth's Core

Explore how NASA's Psyche mission aims to help scientists answer questions about Earth and the formation of our solar system. Then, make connections to STEM learning in the classroom.

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10 Years of NASA's Pi Day Challenge

Learn how pi is used by NASA and how many of its infinite digits have been calculated, then explore the science and engineering inside the 2023 Pi Day Challenge.

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A Lesson for Every Day of the School Year

With 180 lessons in our online catalog, you can explore Earth and space with us all year long. We show you how with this handy NASA-JPL school year calendar.

Aug. 24, 2022

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Back in the Classroom and Getting Creative With STEAM

This fourth-grade teacher is finding creative ways to get her students back into the flow of classroom learning with the help of STEAM education resources from JPL.

April 25, 2022

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24 STEM Lessons You Can Quickly Deploy in the Classroom

Calling all teachers pressed for time, substitutes looking for classroom activities that don't require a lot of prep, and others hoping to keep students learning in especially chaotic times: We've got a new collection of lessons and activities that you can quickly deploy.

Jan. 26, 2022

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Pi Goes to Infinity and Beyond in NASA Challenge

Learn about pi and some of the ways the number is used at NASA. Then, dig into the science behind the 2022 Pi Day Challenge.

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Take Math to Mars and Beyond With NASA's Pi Day Challenge

Learn about pi and the history of Pi Day before exploring some of the ways the number is used at NASA. Then, try the math for yourself in the 2021 Pi Day Challenge.