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Who writes the materials found on NASAexplores?

We have a science writer on the NASAexplores staff who writes the full (teacher) articles, which are then adapted to K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade levels by the . NASAexplores Education Program Specialists—all experienced classroom teachers. The Education Program Specialists also write the lesson plans and activities. For more information about the NASAexplores team members, please visit our Bios page.


Which standards are represented in the NASAexplores materials?

The materials on our website reflect national education standards in science, mathematics, technology, and geography. NASA Education works with organizations such as The American Academy for the Advancement of Science (Project 2061), National Science Teachers Association, International Technology Education Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, International Society for Technology Education, and the Geographic Education National Implementation Project. Please visit our Standards page for in depth information and links to the standards organizations.


How often will content be updated?

Each week, we provide two new teacher articles, articles adapted for the three grade levels, and at least two lesson plans/activities per grade level that support each of the articles.


How can I retrieve past issues of the articles and lesson plans?

There are multiple methods for retrieving articles and lessons from the NASAexplores archive. You can

  • browse through the most recent topics on the Previous Issues page.
  • select from an alphabetical Complete List of Topics
  • do a full-text search using the Search box.
  • search or perform a customized search for lesson plans and articles using Advanced Search.
  • browse the text of national education standards and click to retrive lessons aligned with the selected standard.

What NASA organizations are involved in the NASAexplores web site?

The NASAexplores program is a NASA Headquarters Education initiative supported by the Aerospace Technology and Human Exploration and Development of Space Enterprises. The Education Programs department at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, manages the program for Headquarters.


If I have problems using the site, how should I report the problem?

You may report the problem by

Once we receive your information, we'll respond to let you know we're troubleshooting the problem.



What is the purpose of the NASAexplores program?

NASAexplores will generate interest in and understanding of NASA's research and technology, and inspire the educational community by using the Internet to provide timely, quality standards-based educational materials.


How do I submit my comments, requests, and suggestions?

You may send us your comments, requests, suggestions, or other input by



Are there other NASA Education sites that provide educational information and materials?

Yes. Each NASA field center has its own education department, and there are Educator Resource Centers (ERCs) throughout the country. Please visit the NASA Education web site for links to Center education pages and to ERCs. Also visit NASA Spacelink and Science at NASA for models, articles, and project ideas.


What is a PDF document?

Many educational products are distributed on the Internet in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). Even if the publication is adapted as a "web page" version in HyperText Markup Language (HTML), a PDF version may be more useful. When a publication, such as a teacher's guide, is posted on the Internet, it must be written in a form that can be read by different computers. PDF documents provide an easy way to publish complex materials for a variety of computers. The Adobe Acrobat software required to use PDF files is available at no cost. It allows the document to be seen on your computer exactly the way it was written. Line drawings, photos, graphs, and mathematical symbols will not be distorted or changed from the original copy. For more information about working with PDF documents, see the article Understanding Adobe Acrobat PDF Files.


May I use NASAexplores materials on my web site?

As a government information source, all of the materials on our site are considered public domain. The articles and lessons are not copyrighted, so they may be printed and used as needed.

If you want to display NASAexplores materials on your web site, we do ask that you give us credit for our work and that you provide a hyperlink to our site, so that your users see the vast resources we provide.

We also ask that you do not use the NASA insignia or NASAexplores graphic, as that is prohibited by NASA. You may, however, use the graphics and pictures that accompany the articles and lessons.

 

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