September 20, 2012
This is a feature from the NASA/JPL Education Office.
Help NASA Document the Historical Last Journey of the Space Shuttle Endeavor
The end of the active flight missions of the Space Shuttle Program is being celebrated with the transfer of the space shuttles to various museums for permanent display in an effort to further educate the public about the successful program. Endeavour will be the last shuttle to be transferred via the shuttle carrier aircraft thus making it the last time a shuttle will fly, a very historic moment in NASA's history. This last ferry flight will originate from Kennedy Space Center prior to embarking on the historic last leg of the flight throughout the state of California into Los Angeles International Airport. We are extremely fortunate to have this rare opportunity to view Endeavour as she arrives in California.
Goal
To engage the public, specifically the students, in a fun way to document this historical event of the Endeavor Flyover, while also promoting NASA STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math).
Overview
By reaching out to California School districts, the challenge is for students to take a photograph of the shuttle flyover and/or during the transport from LAX to the California Science Center.
These pictures can then be uploaded (by teachers) and then a panel of judges will select "winning photos". Winning photos may be posted on NASA websites, and exhibited for NASA visitor centers and other education venues, or used for other NASA purposes. There will be an option of having a NASA day at the winning school sites.
How to Submit Images
* Teachers select the four best photos from their students and upload them to:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/spaceshuttleendeavour/
* Submitted Photos: Reference Name & Location of School and Teacher
* Submission Deadline: 9 NOV 2012
Educator Resources
The public webcast will be held on NASA's DLinfo Channel on September 20, 2012 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm PST. This exciting opportunity will allow unprecedented engagement for students to learn about the Shuttle and its significance in American History and the future of space exploration. For those who wish to join the webcast, please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/webcast/webcast.html
NASA's Digital Learning Network provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM content featuring NASA missions and research. Registration is free. To register and for a list of other interactive events listed in our catalog or watch our webcasts visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/index.html
For Education Resources on the Shuttle Program visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/rocketry/home/shuttle-commem-index.html
Follow Endeavor:
Twitter: @NASA
Hashtags: #spottheshuttle or #OV105
Facebook: NASA
Google+: NASA
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