NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Working for NASA is a dream of many people, both young and old. Careers at NASA not only include astronauts, engineers and rocket scientists, but many other rewarding and interesting occupations. Join NASA TV during the week of April 11 through 17, 2005, as NASA showcases some of its award-winning videos that highlight "NASA Careers... Live the Dream!"

NASA TV Education Schedule
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This "Extra" feature highlights educational products, multimedia and assorted other materials and Web sites related to "NASA Careers... Live the Dream!"

Image to right: NASA optical physicist Vince Huegele shows an X-ray telescope mirror to two young students. Credit: NASA

NASA Educational Products


Launch a Career in Education Bookmark (All Grades)
Use the resources on this NASA educational bookmark to access career information about the fields of engineering.
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Consider a Career in Aerospace Poster (All Grades)
This NASA educational poster was developed to encourage young women to pursue careers in mathematics, science, engineering and technology. It also provides information and activities relating to past, present and future careers in aerospace.
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NASA Educational Multimedia Materials

Visit the Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) which serves as the worldwide distribution center for NASA-produced multimedia materials. CORE offers "Education Modules" which are bundled by topic and may include CD-ROMs, videotapes, educator guides, posters, lithographs, books, lesson plans, bookmarks, fact sheets, slide sets and activity kits.

Image to right: NASA develops multimedia resources for educators.

Module Spotlight:
Careers Subject Area Classroom Module (Grades 9-12)
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Career/Space Science/Spanish Subject Area Classroom Module (Grades 9-12)
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Search words for CORE Materials: Careers
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Follow the Theme - Activities, Adventures and Web Sites of Interest

Ask an Astronomer for Kids Astronomers study stars, planets, black holes, comets, asteroids and all kinds of things in space. Students in grades K-8 can browse these questions and see if they would be interested in being an astronomer. + View site

Astro-Venture This is an interactive site where students in grades 5-8 role-play NASA occupations as they search for and build a planet for human habitation. + View site

Join the Earth Crew! Earth Crew members discover how space exploration affects lives here on Earth. Browse astronaut biographies and visit "Astronaut School" to experience how they train! Fun for All! + View site

Make a Topographic Map Studying the Earth's surface is something that a scientist does. Students in grades 5-8 can try this activity to learn about hills and valleys, and then read about what topo maps have to do with space? + View site

Astronaut Selection Homepage Find out what it takes to become an astronaut. This is your online resource for NASA astronaut selection information. + View site

Behind the Scenes Thousands of people across the U.S. support our nation's human spaceflight effort. Meet some of these people and learn what they do everyday at NASA. + View site

Careers in Earth Science Choose one of the listed professions to see how it relates to your skills and abilities, and a possible career in Earth Science. + View site

Female Frontiers Read about these women who have pioneered the skies. + View site

Future Flight Design Middle school students are invited to become NASA researchers designing the air transportation system of tomorrow. Two educator guides are available. + View site

How to Read a Climograph Scientists have to learn many skills. Reading graphs is a skill that is an important way to gather information. Try your luck at this one. + View site

NASA Jobs
Have you ever wondered how to apply for a job at NASA? Check for civil servant job vacancies, summer opportunities, contractor positions and job descriptions.
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A Day in the Rainforest With a Scientist
Spend a day with a research scientist in the rainforests of the Amazon in this journal.
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Things a Mathematician Might Know!
These short clips for grades 3-5 answer some interesting math questions.
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"Career Choices Apply Here" and "Career Choices: Thinking Outside of the Box"
NASA LIVE™ is a series of FREE videoconferencing programs designed to extend and strengthen NASA's commitment to educational excellence at the precollege (3-12) and university levels (13-18). View these two selections about careers.
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Videos showcased in the April 2005 Education File Schedule to support "NASA Careers... Live the Dream!" are: Ancient Observatories, Space Place Live Programs 1, 2, 3 and 4, The "A" Train Express, Better Health From Space to Earth, The Case of the Great Space Exploration, The Case of the Challenging Flight, Destination Tomorrow Programs 2, 3, 4, and 5, Bouncing to Mars, First Look, New Views, and The Case of the Wright Invention.
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Additional Resources

Aerospace Careers
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NASA Astronaut Biographies
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Astronaut Selection and Training Facts
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Careers in Terrestrial Physics
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Civil Service Job Qualifications
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Deep Impact Biographies
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Latina Women of NASA
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Mysteries of Microbes
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People of Mars Exploration
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Quest's Women of NASA
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Space Day 2005
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Earth Explorers Series
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Next Month's Theme: Worlds of Weather

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