Teachers can also make special appointments. The center offers a wide selection of NASA-developed materials on space flight, astronomy, aeronautics and earth science resources. Materials include curricula, videos, slides, CDs, visual aids and books. Free teacher workshops are offered once a month. The series utilizes NASA projects, facilities, and researchers, and some programs feature a live segment for student call-in.
Participation is free, but registration is required.
Broadcasts begin Thursday, Oct. 19. An introductory package and the first two lesson guides are already available. World Space Week, which takes place Oct. 4-10, was declared by the United Nations to mark the flight of Sputnik I in 1957 and the Treaty on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space 10 years later. The emphasis is on international cooperation and events are planned in 20 countries. Flescher, who witnessed his first partial eclipse in 1963, is the author of space-related software and activities published by Odyssey and Harvard University.