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Since the year 2000, over 31 million students and over 12,500 teachers have participated in International Space Station-based educational activities.


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EDUCATIONAL FEATURES
An artist's concept of DNA battered by space radiation
Repair Shops for Broken DNA
NASA-supported scientists have discovered cellular repair shops where DNA broken by space radiation may be put back together again.
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Close-up of Glacier Grey in Chile
IPY in the Classroom
Choose from a variety of activities and resources to introduce students to the International Polar Year.
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A pond in front of the National Arboretum building
Growing As Scientists
An International Education field trip will focus on NASA's lunar plant growth challenge.
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A picture of the International Space Station
A Successful "Plan B"
An event celebrating the STS-118 mission benefits from a school's contingency preparation.
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Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
November 2007 -- Space Station Extra
Use these resources to teach what is happening onboard the International Space Station
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Students, teachers and spectators watch Discovery launch
Experience of a Lifetime
Students watch the Discovery launch that brings 'Harmony' to the International Space Station.
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STS-120 crew
STS-120
Find resources and information on NASA's STS-120 mission and crew.
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EDUCATIONAL NEWS
04.06.09 - NASA Awards Education Grants To Universities
NASA has awarded cooperative education grants to the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, S.D.; and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
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04.04.09 - NASA Names 16th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race Winners
NASA this weekend named its "off-world racing" champions in the 16th annual Great Moonbuggy.
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04.03.09 - "Signatures in Space" Connects Kids to Space Day Celebrations
NASA and Lockheed Martin's Student Signatures in Space (S3) program will be one of the highlighted projects during this year's Space Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday in May.
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RELATED MULTIMEDIA
The night sky with the words What's Up across it
What's Up for November?
Learn where to look for great views of a red planet and a red star.
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Alaska's Malaspina Glacier
Slide Show: Cool Science
Icebergs, fjords and glaciers are all part of the view at Earth's poles.
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Apply Now: 2009 Astronaut Class
Educators are encouraged to apply.
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This Month in Exploration
Visit each month to find out how aviation and space exploration have changed throughout the years.
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Meet the New Horizons Pluto Pals
When these kids reach 4th grade, New Horizons will be at Pluto.
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STS-118 Curricular Modules Training
Sign up to learn about the Fit Explorer and the Engineering Design Challenges.
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