This page hosts resources shared by members of the Rural STEM EcoSphere and guest subject matter expert speakers
Senior Project Manager - NISE Network
AZ State University, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning
NISE Network Resource Links
NISE Network Getting Started Guide
NISE Network Professional Learning Resources:
https://www.nisenet.org/educators
NISE Network resources by topic – a great way to look for things like Halloween activities, Engineering, Senses, etc.
https://www.nisenet.org/browse-topic
Earth and Space Resources:
https://nisenet.org/making-relevant-inclusive
https://nisenet.org/earthspacekit
NASA Resources
NASA resources showcase: https://www.nisenet.org/nasa-resources-showcase
NASA Museum & Informal Education Alliance: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/connects/s/mie-alliance-landing-page
NASA SciAct: https://science.nasa.gov/learners
NASA Supported projects
Solar System Ambassadors: https://science.nasa.gov/engage/solar-system-ambassadors/
Night Sky Network (find your local astronomy club here): https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm
NASA Citizen Science Projects: https://science.nasa.gov/citizen-science/
Spaceplace (for youth): https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/art-challenge/en/
NSTA Supporting documents and activities for Schools
NSTA Resources for Schools, Administrators, and Families: https://www.nsta.org/eclipse
Extensions after the Eclipse to Keep the Momentum
Moon Observation Journal: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/524/moon-observation-journal-2024-eclipse-edition/?site=observe%20the%20moon
SciStarter is hosting 1 million Acts of Science in April! There is a debrief for everyone after the eclipse where folks can talk about their experiences: https://scistarter.org/nasa-eclipse-science-debrief-share-your-experience
International Space Station Downlink: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/apply-for-a-downlink/
September 26, 2023 - Topic: Federal Resources
Shared by Patti Curtis, Fellow at U.S. Dept of Education
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