Education

Are we alone in the Universe? Is there life beyond Earth? How can we search for evidence of life in our Solar System and beyond? These questions motivate people to learn about our natural world, and are at the core of our Center for Education. The Center promotes STEM education through NASA- and NSF-funded programs aimed at teaching and inspiring children, young adults and educators with emphasis on space sciences and astrobiology.

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NASA AAA Electromagnetic Spectrum and Multi-wavelength Astronomy (EMS/MWA) Curriculum Materials

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-compliant NASA EMS/IRA curriculum unit was written for classroom delivery by teachers participating in the NASA AAA professional development program. Curriculum components are available to a wider audience via this site. Please note that more material may be added to this page periodically, so checking back occasionally is encouraged.

The NASA AAA program currently also offers an Astronomy Academy for teacher professional development with virtual and in-person opportunities. Educators and administrators can register to receive program announcements and participate in professional development opportunities via this form.

This work is supported by Cooperative Agreement NNX16AC51A between NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and the SETI Institute. Further acknowledgements are contained in the Curriculum Explanatory Guide and Acknowledgements document.

Radio Astronomy GNU Radio and SETI

Professional Development Opportunity for Community College Instructors in astronomy, technology and digital communications.

Summer Research Internship Program

Life in the Universe – Astronomy and Planetary Science at the SETI Institute.

Students work with scientists at the SETI Institute and at the nearby NASA Ames on projects spanning the field of astrobiology from microbiology to planetary geology to observational astronomy.

NASA Community College Network

Bringing the Excitement of NASA Science to the Nation’s Community Colleges. A newly funded initiative to bring NASA Subject Matter Experts (SME), research findings, and science resources into the nation’s community college system.

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Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA)

A program designed to measurably enhance student STEM achievement and engagement in selected school districts via professional development for middle school, high school, and community college science teachers.

SETI Forward

SETI Forward provides an incentive to pursue SETI and a mechanism to connect promising students with SETI researchers.

Voyages Through Time

Voyages Through Time Curriculum

A standards-based curriculum materials for a one-year high school integrated science course centered on the unifying theme of evolution.

Our Place in the Solar System: Sun, Earth, Moon and Eclipse Activity Guide

This guide supports activities for learning about the sun, light, our solar system and eclipses.

Life in the Universe

Life in the Universe Curriculum

A unique set of resources for elementary and middle school teachers, designed to bring the excitement of searching for life beyond Earth into the classroom.

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Unistellar Education

The SETI Institute and Unistellar have placed smart digital telescopes (eVscopes) into the hands of teachers and students to help improve science education and increase student interest in science and astronomy.

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Girls Go to Mars

Girls Go To Mars (GGTM) is a set of activities designed to engage middle school girls in hands-on science.

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Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts

“Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts” is a 5-year space science education program bringing Girl Scouts together with scientists, engineers, and educators at NASA and beyond.