Classroom Learning Takes Off with NASA-Funded Education Projects

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WASHINGTON -- Next-generation interactive moon mission simulations,
social networking curricula centered on missions to Mars, and
engineering design challenges are among 13 education projects NASA
has selected for funding. Other funded programs focus on equipping
teachers to integrate space and science into their classrooms.

NASA awarded a total of $12.1 million in grants to public school
districts, state-based education leadership and not-for-profit
education organizations in California, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey,
New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Winning
proposals were selected through a merit-based, peer-reviewed
competition. The awards have a two-year period of performance and
range in value from $350,000 to approximately $1.2 million.

The selected proposals leverage NASA's unique contributions in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics to enhance secondary
students' academic experiences and improve educators' abilities to
engage and stimulate their students. The chosen projects demonstrate
innovative approaches to using NASA-themed content to improve
teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on high school
education.

The cooperative agreements are part of a program Congress began in
fiscal year 2008. For a list of selected organizations and projects
descriptions, click on "Selected Proposals" and look for "FY 2009
NASA K-12 Cooperative Agreements Notice" or solicitation NNG09Z13001,
at:

http://nspires.nasaprs.com

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

Source: NASA