The registration deadline for three of the NASA’s Exploring Space Challenges has been extended to Oct. 14, 2007. These challenges are designed to help students develop computer and Internet skills, learn to communicate more clearly and effectively, and work collaboratively as team members.
The following challenges are now open. For more information, visit the links below.
Mission: Hurricanes — Grades 6-8
Here’s an opportunity for students to become hurricane detectives! NASA scientists follow the clues that are left behind by these storms. Students have the opportunity to consult with a NASA scientist or educator, analyze NASA data, and communicate their findings.
http://esc.nasa.gov/html_files/Hurricanes.html
Mission: Habitat Moon — Grades 3-12
Within the next decade, humans will once again return to the moon. The ultimate goal is to build a base to live and work on the moon. Mission: Habitat Moon wants your students to play the roles of the first engineers and scientists on the moon. Student engineers can design and construct an enclosed habitat of their own, as well as monitor its maintenance.
http://esc.nasa.gov/html_files/HabitatMoon.html
Mission: Moon Math — Grades 5-8
This challenge is an opportunity for students to complete a scientific investigation related to NASA’s efforts to return to the moon by 2020. Students will work in teams of two to design, build and conduct an experiment on some aspect of the moon. All projects must incorporate measurement.
http://esc.nasa.gov/html_files/moon_math.html
