This presentation introduces educators to resources and thought process to help them build a course or unit on Modern Space Exploration that: Explains to students about the captivating world of modern space exploration, covers a range of topics from the basics of our solar system to cutting-edge developments in space technology. We will explore how students will engage in hands-on projects, research, and dis...

Tired of the same old plant growth lessons? Help spark student interest in agriculture using Space as the hook. When humans go to settle the Moon and Mars, they will have to eat. While some food may be flown in, we will have to learn to cultivate food on other worlds. Help students look at growing crops a whole new way as they use the experimental design process to plan and carry out investigations to cultiv...

Pick up lunch at The Center for Space Education and enjoy time at the KSC Visitor Complex. Picnic tables and indoor dining locations are available for seating. The Center for Space Education will be closed from 12:00-1:15 p.m. 

Meet the amazing NASA Sew Sister Jean Wright as she discusses how her group of Aerospace Composite Technicians crafted thermal blankets to insulate the orbiters from thermal energy. Utilize that new information to engage in an engineering design challenge to create a barrier that will protect an object from thermal energy conduction. Help your student connect the academic concepts to real-life applications. ...

RSVP to attend the Galactic Gala on Friday, June 28. The Galactic Gala Reception begins at 6:30 p.m with the Galactic Gala beginning at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a night of dinner, dancing and a celebration of the educators at SPACE with special guest Winston Scott. Attire for the Galactic Gala is formal. All attendees must RSVP yes to attend the Galactic Gala. This RSVP is only for educator attendees to SPACE. If you wish to bring a guest to the Galactic Gala a Galactic G...

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