An internet-based education program for upper elementary, middle, and high school students, Orion’s Quest (OQ) employs current NASA research to reach and inspire “the next generation of explorers.” OQ places students in the role of research assistant in their classrooms, supporting authentic research being conducted on the International Space Station.
You do not have to go far from home to travel somewhere amazing. Every state hosts natural and technological marvels that you may never have seen. Popular Science magazine suggests 50 science-y destinations that are well worth a visit—each is within a drivable distance from the state’s largest population center.
“Inspiration Nation,” a new 40-page activity guide from the Smithsonian in collaboration with USA Today, features inspiring stories, hands-on investigations, and art projects for K–8 learners.
Into the Outdoors (ITO) creates pathways to environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles to empower the next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. Part science lesson and part adventure, this streaming video series uncovers the stories behind sensible solutions to creating a better planet while the youth hosts have some fun along the way.
SageModeler is an intuitive modeling tool being developed at TheConcord Consortium and the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University for middle school and high school students to build their own models and validate their model design using real-world data.