This 5-part video series includes an overview of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program through which K-12 students from all over the world take environmental measurements at their schools and share their data via the Internet. NASA scientists use GLOBE data in their research and provide feedback to the students. GLOBE observations and measurements are in the ... Full description.

This full-color identification chart is intended as a basic guide to observing contrails for scientific investigations being conducted by NASA scientists. It is translated into several languages and is designed help to motivate students throughout the world to become involved with a real-time collaborative scientific experiment. Full description.

This poster shows a visual comparison of Mars and Earth. The back contains panels that go into detail on Mars science and explorations. It contains eleven lessons and resources for teachers. Full description.

This CD includes The materials provided in each of the four presentations on this CD are intended to assist scientists and educators when presenting to K-12 audiences on the Sun-Earth connection. Each version of the presentation represents information collected from NASA scientists, seminars, web sites, and publications. Ultimately, it is designed to spark an interest to learn more about the Sun-Earth ... Full description.

These modules are related to NASA's MESSENGER mission to Mercury. They cover topics in comparative planetary science, Solar System studies through history, and the process of designing, constructing, and sending a spacecraft to another planet. The unit Staying Cool explores the challenges imposed on spacecraft design by the harsh near-Mercurian environment. Full description.

This guide provides an overview of 16 NASA missions studying the structure and evolution of the Universe. A description of the science and educational programs for each mission is provided, along with a list of other relevant resources and websites. The following missions are described in the guide: Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE), Astro-E2, Chandra, Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer ... Full description.

This CD-ROM includes space science images, movies and activities aligned with national standards. Includes the following sections: Astronomy, Solar System, Sky Tonight, and Space Weather models, which run separately or as a linked system, plus Space Events. It is safe for unattended use and suitable for museums or school libraries. Images can be updated without need of an open web browser. Full description.

This series of activities demonstrates effects of rising levels of greenhouse gases. Specifically, it shows how: an increase of heat-trapping gases atmosphere raises temperatures; higher temperatures affect the water cycle; and rising sea levels could affect coastal areas as a result of glacial and polar ice. Designed to teach through scientific inquiry, the activities seek to stimulate thought about ... Full description.

These short video clips show impact testing, deployment of NASA?s Deep Impact spacecraft after launch and flight of the spacecraft to encounter. They can be viewed and downloaded from the Web site. Full description.

This resource includes pictures, diagrams and brief details about the four outer giant planets: Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune. Full description.