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Educational Resources

Launch Services Program Education Overview:

The LSP Education Office supports NASA's educational goals of:

Strengthening NASA and the nation's future work force
Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines
Engaging Americans in NASA's mission

We offer a variety of educational support, resources and opportunities designed for K-12, college and educators, including materials, lessons, webcasts, video conferencing and much more.

We encourage you to incorporate these wonderful opportunities into your classroom. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

Classroom Materials

To support NASA's vision to explore, the Launch Services Program Education Office provides teachers with the following:

"LSP Mission Specific Materials" that inspire and motivate students to learn more about how these missions relate to everyday life.
"LSP Generic Educational Materials" that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Teachers may request educational materials by emailing us at the address below. The LSP Outreach Office can provide your students with educational materials and resources to enhance and support your curriculum. All educational lessons and materials relate directly to the national standards of education.

For more information, please e-mail us at ksc-lsp-education@mail.nasa.gov.

Lesson Plans:

Weather:
› Investigating Climate Systems: Weather (1 MB PDF)
› Investigating Climate Change: Clouds (1.5 MB PDF)
› Investigating Climate Systems: Precipitation (1.1 MB PDF)
› Investigating Climate Systems: Winds (1.2 MB PDF)
› Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (46.1 KB PDF)
› Meteorology Educator's Guide (6 MB PDF)

Math:
› Solar System Math Teacher Guide
› Solar System Math Student Workbook
› Solar System Math Answer Guide
› Magnetic Math Educator Guide

Aeronautics:
› Rockets Educator Guide   (53.3 KB PDF)
› 757 Glider Kit Instructions   (52.5 KB PDF)
› Newton's Law and Model Rockets   (53.2 KB PDF)
› Aeronautics Educator Guide (3.4 MB PDF)
› Exploring The Extreme (4.6 MB PDF)
› Johnny's Airport Adventure (3.1 MB PDF)
› Careers In Aeronautics (2.9 MB PDF)