The NSTA Learning Center

NASA Explorer Schools

The following web seminars were part of a series of electronic professional development experiences sponsored by the NASA Explorer Schools (NES) project. NASA Explorer Schools invests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educators to inspire and engage a whole generation of future scientists, engineers and technicians that NASA needs to continue its journey. NES gives educators of grades 4-12 free access to NASA’s people, missions, research, and facilities. NES takes the work out of searching through thousands of materials on the NASA website and provides a comprehensive set of teaching materials for dozens of STEM concepts. For additional information about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.

2012-13 Web Seminars

Algebraic Equations: Calculator Controlled Robots

Algebraic Equations: Transit Tracks—Finding Habitable Planets

Analyzing Solar Energy Graphs: MY NASA DATA

Applying the Next Generation Science Standards, Middle School Engineering Design to Newton's Laws of Motion

Center of Mass and Center of Pressure: Engineering a Stable Rocket

Chemical Elements: GENESIS--What Are We Made Of?

Chemistry of Water: Mars Exploration--Is There Water on Mars?

Distance/Rate/Time Problems: Smart Skies

Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars

Engineering Design: Forces and Motion -- Balloon Aerodynamics Challenge

Engineering Design: Forces and Motion -- The Great Boomerang Challenge