Workshop
Educator Workshop – Launching to Asteroid Psyche
When:
Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDTWhere:
Online (link will be provided to registered participants)Target Audience:
Teachers for grades 5-12Overview:
Update – Aug. 18, 2023: Registration for this workshop is now closed, but you can still explore our online resources below.
Join the education team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California for a workshop focusing on the Psyche mission to a metal-rich asteroid. In this workshop, we will explore activities aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards as we hear from mission experts and learn about the science and engineering that makes this unique mission possible. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops or mobile devices capable of internet connectivity.
Education Resources
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ArticleTeachable Moments: Asteroid Mission Aims to Explore Mysteries of Earth's Core
Explore how NASA's Psyche mission aims to help scientists answer questions about Earth and the formation of our solar system. Then, make connections to STEM learning in the classroom.
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CollectionPsyche Lessons for Educators
Explore a collection of standards-aligned lessons related to NASA's Psyche mission.
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CollectionAsteroids Lessons for Educators
Explore a collection of standards-aligned lessons all about asteroids and craters.
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ArticleTeachable Moments: How NASA Studies and Tracks Asteroids Near and Far
Studying the chemical and physical properties, as well as the location and motion of asteroids, is vital to helping us understand how the sun, planets and other solar system bodies came to be. This article explores how NASA studies and tracks asteroids.
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Expert TalkTeaching Space With NASA: Tracking Asteroids
In this educational talk, NASA experts will discuss how we track and study comets and asteroids. Plus, we'll answer your questions!
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ArticleTeachable Moments: The Science Behind NASA's First Attempt at Redirecting an Asteroid
Find out more about the historic first test, which could be used to defend our planet if a hazardous asteroid were discovered.
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CollectionPsyche Activities for Students
Explore projects, videos, slideshows, and games for students all about asteroids.
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CollectionAsteroids Activities for Students
Explore projects, videos, slideshows, and games for students all about asteroids.
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