Students field-test these manuals and provide input. The manuals are placed on the World Wide Web for public access. Interfacing Educational Programs Students interface their case research with others who are affiliated with similar scientific projects in the Explorers of the Universe NASA sponsored educational programs. Public Outreach Another unique aspect of this project is the melding of the societal and formal school curriculums. The societal curriculum is evidenced in not only what students bring to the classroom from their home, community, and religious environments, but also by involving the public in meaningful ways.
Students conduct interviews with persons having pertinent information to their case study.
Teachers, students, and university educators co-author articles for publication in science, literacy, and technology journals. Students develop CD ROMs of their research studies. Teachers write manuals about technical, mathematical, and scientific aspects of the mission for other teachers and their students to use as a springboard for other research. Teachers and their students present at science, mathematics, literacy, and technology conferences. Information gathered and researched about Solar B's Mission is displayed on web sites of participating schools, NASA Centers, and the TSU Center of Excellence in Information Systems - Explorers of the Universe Project.