Back to School with JPL
Looking for ways to grab students' attention and get them interested in
science? Here are some activities we suggest:
Classroom Activities
Back-to-School Quiz
Get your students (and yourself!) up to speed on space events from over the summer.
> Take the quiz: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/backtoschool-20090908.html
Whip Up a Mouth-Watering Meteorite Activity
A recent meteorite discovery on Mars and an edible classroom activity provide a scrumptious
way to kick off the new school year with a meteorite activity.
> Go to lesson: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/meteorite-20090817.html
Fire Image Offers Lesson in Space-Based Observations
What can an instrument in space tell us about the fires that raged through southern California?
> Read more: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/fires-20090904.html
Get Inspired
My (High School) Summer at JPL
Meet three high school students who interned at JPL this summer.
> Go to video: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/video/index.cfm?id=862
Stay Connected
JPL's Education Office is now on Twitter and Facebook, tweeting and sharing teacher
and student information and resources.
NASAJPL_EDU on Twitter -- Receive tweets about teacher resources and classroom activities.
NASAJPL Students on Facebook-- Become a fan and learn about student opportunities.
