JOHNSON SPACE CENTER’S EDUCATOR RESOURCE CENTER LANDS AT SPACE CENTER HOUSTON



November 5, 1997



Ed Pritchard
Johnson Space Center
Phone: 281/483-4212

<h4>Release: J97-35</h4> <h3>Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource 
Center Lands at Space Center Houston</h3> 

As part of NASA&rsquo;s comprehensive education program, the Johnson 
Space Center (JSC) Educator Resource Center (ERC) is now located at 
Space Center Houston. The ERC contributes to the nation&rsquo;s 
educational goals by giving teachers the tools to expand and enhance 
scientific and technological competence of their students. Educators 
have immediate access to a wealth of information created by 
NASA&rsquo;s programs, technologies, and discoveries.



The Educator Resource Center is free to all educators and has created 
a host of educational programs to make science come alive through 
teacher workshops, video programs, slide shows, internet access, 
video dubbing and NASA education materials. All educators, regardless 
of state of residence, are welcome to visit the ERC at Space Center 
Houston. In addition, there are many opportunities for educators to 
come in contact with experts in the space program and to provide them 
with hands on experience in order to add life to their classroom 
curriculum.



Space Center Houston enhances the visits of local and out of town 
educators with the following programs.



&middot; NASA Education Materials - Jump into the future through 
NASA&rsquo;s exciting activity guides. Guides are available for all 
grade levels. These activities focus on integrating math, science, 
and technology into the classroom. NASA educational and informational 
materials are provided at no cost. The ERC also offers information on 
how to purchase supplemental curriculum materials for a minimal fee.



&middot; Internet Access - Explore NASA&rsquo;s online webpages and 
resources at no cost to educators with the assistance of computer 
specialists. Look for NASA&rsquo;s educational home page, spacelink, 
and quest sites.



&middot; Trained Advisors - Certified teachers consult with the 
educator on classroom needs and project ideas.



&middot; Educator Workshops - Experts facilitate training to help get 
the most out of NASA&rsquo;s curriculum guides. Signing up is 
recommended, or a custom made workshop can be requested



&middot; Lift-off to Learning Video Series - This state-of-the-art 
video production will capture the imagination of students of all 
ages. Shuttle astronauts share their in-flight experiences. These 
videos and more can be viewed and copied for the classroom at the 
ERC.



&middot; Basic Admission Program - The ERC is open free of charge to 
educators. Space Center Houston&rsquo;s customary parking fee is 
waived for educators visiting the ERC.



The Educator Resource Center is located inside Space Center Houston 
through the flight deck of the shuttle mock-up. The ERC&rsquo;s 
operating hours are 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. on weekdays and weekend 
appointments are available. For more information on any of these 
programs please call 281-244-2129 or 800-972-0369 x2129.

	
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