NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA has embarked on a 21st Century Space Exploration Policy that will establish a permanent human presence on the Moon and carry astronauts to Mars and beyond. The best ideas of our space exploring past are being merged with dreams for the future. It is a wonderful time for you and your students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Rockets will be your vehicle for learning. The Rockets Educator Guide provides you and your students many opportunities. Together, you will examine early rockets and meet thinkers and dreamers. You will learn about rocket science and mathematics and what rocket scientists do. You will see pictures of events and technologies that many of us grew up with -- Sputnik, Apollo and the Moon, and the space shuttle to name a few. You will see what the future of space transportation will look like. You will learn why rockets are the only vehicles we can use to "go where no one has gone before."

You can download the Rocket Guide here (PDF, 15.2 MB). Below is a preview of the Table of Contents:

Letter to Educators
A Pictorial History of Rockets
What Comes Next
How Rockets Work
Applying Newton’s Laws
Activities
National Standards Matrix
Suggested Grade Levels
Pop Can "Hero Engine"
3...2...1...PUFF!
Heavy Lifting
Newton Car
Rocket Races
Pop! Rocket Launcher
Pop! Rockets
Foam Rocket
Launch Altitude Tracker
High-Power Paper Rocket Launcher
High-Power Paper Rockets
Rocket Wind Tunnel
Advanced High-Power Paper Rockets
Water Rocket Launcher
Water Rocket Construction
Project X-51
Rocket Scientist Certificate
Careers
Above and Beyond-Additional Explorations
How High?
Science Fiction
Space Art
Glossary
NASA Educational Resources
Evaluation