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	+ INTRODUCTION + KIDS + STUDENTS - EDUCATORS + NASA Explorer Schools + Programs - Resources + Student Competitions + Professional Development + JPL Tours   + E-mail Updates + Site Map + JPL Image Library + Latest JPL News		Looking for the really cool pictures? Need an educator guide on spacesuits? There are lots of good sources of information that NASA has prepared for you. And here they are... Resource: JPL Curriculum Standards Quilt Topic: General Space Science Link: http://quilt.jpl.nasa.gov Resource: LESSON PLANS FOR GRADES 5-12 Topic: General Space Science Link: http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/educators/lp5-12.html Resource: STARDUST Topic: Asteroids and Comets Description: "A Little Bit of Stardust" offers a "nuts-and-bolts" introduction to comets for teachers, parents, and interested students. It provides basic information about what comets are, where they come from, which comets are in the news, when NASA's upcoming Stardust mission to collect and return comet dust to Earth will occur, and which other Internet websites to visit for additional comet information. Link: http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/educators.html Resource: OCEAN SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY FROM SPACE Topic: Earth Description: A variety of activities relating to Earth's oceans. Link: http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/class-activities.html Resource: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM NETWORK Topic: Earth Description: Space technology is used to observe and measure tectonic motion of the Earth's surface. This educational module was designed to allow students to interactively explore the uses of the Southern California Global Positioning System and its data in earthquake studies. It is divided into four major sections: Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, GPS, and Space Technology at Work. Link: http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/activity.htm Resource: MARS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Topic: Mars Description: A resource for curriculum supplements, NASA resources, educational sites created by Mars missions and instruments, and an additional list of Mars related links. Link: http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/resources.html Resource: CASSINI-HUYGENS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Topic: Saturn Description: The Cassini-Huygens Education Program incorporates materials geared toward each grade level in a developmentally appropriate way to accommodate unique levels of learning-- from basic awareness, to qualitative and analytical, to in-depth investigative thinking. The materials are also fully aligned with National Education Standards set forth in mathematics, technology and science, as well as government initiatives to encourage science in schools using the many NASA space programs as a topical model. Link: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm Resource: PLANET QUEST Topic: Galaxies and the Universe Description: NASA is searching for planets outside of our solar system in search of the answer to the age-old question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Learn about the missions dedicated to find and characterize extrasolar planets, and find hands-on activities and resources. Link: http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/resources/resources_index.cfm Resource: ORIGINS PROGRAM Topic: Galaxies and the Universe Description: Multiple spacecraft missions within the Origins Program are learning about the formation of stars and other planets in the universe. The Origins Program has created resources and activities based on missions that aim to answer, "Where did we come from?" Link: http://origins.stsci.edu/formal/ Resource: SPACE SCIENCE CURRICULUM STANDARDS QUILT Topic: General Space Science Description: Search for activities and lesson plans by grade and National Science Education Standards. Link: http://quilt.jpl.nasa.gov/ Resource: FUN PHYSICS Topic: General Space Science Description: Learn about fundamental physics in space to understand how simple laws and organizing principles of nature affect matter, space, and time through NASA's Fundamental Physics in Space Program. Link: http://funphysics.jpl.nasa.gov/story/story.html Resource: THE DEEP SPACE NETWORK Topic: Radio Astronomy and Telecommunications Description: The NASA Deep Space Network - or DSN - is an international network of antennas that supports spacecraft missions for the exploration of the solar system and the universe. The DSN team has created classroom activities for middle and high school students. Link: http://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/dsn/educ/index.html Resource: PRACTICAL USES OF MATH AND SCIENCE Topic: General Space Science Description: PUMAS is a collection of one-page examples of how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including everyday life. The examples are written primarily by scientists and engineers, and are available to teachers, students, and other interested parties via the PUMAS website. Link: http://pumas.jpl.nasa.gov/index.asp
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