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  1. Science Briefing: Extreme Speeds in the Universe

    December 7, 2023 Professional Learning Webinar

    In this edition of NASA’s Universe of Learning Science Briefings, we will learn about extreme speeds in the Universe, from the incomprehensibly rapid expansion of the Universe itself to high-speed ...

  2. Virtual Programs for Libraries: Cerritos Library

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    The Cerritos Library created five virtual programs using books in the library’s collection that explore NASA’s Universe of Learning topics. The information is supported with activities that...
    Sample solar system activity

  3. After School Programming: Intro to Astronomy: Pinhead Institute

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    This program was created to be paired with preexisting programming within informal learning environments. At the Pinhead institute, an introduction to astronomy was incorporated into a variety of after-school...
    Students participate in a hands-on activity identifying galaxy types

  4. Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0: Virginia Living Museum

    3D Object | Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0 is a summer camp experience designed for children who have completed fourth or fifth grade during the previous academic year. The program uses a guided exploration...
    Activity card game

  5. Beyond the Universe: South Dakota Discovery Center

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    Beyond the Universe implemented the MicroObservatory into middle school curriculum to engage students in local communities. The project used a combination of NASA’s Universe of Learning activities...
    Astronomical Exhibit Display in a Children's Museum

  6. Teachable Moments: Telescopes Capture an Extraordinary View of the Milky Way's Black Hole

    Article | Resource Guide
    Find out how scientists captured the first image of Sagittarius A*, why it's important, and how to turn it into a learning opportunity for students. Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, has a supermassive...
    First image of the black hole at the Galactic Center looks like a bright orange donut with three whiter areas, and is set against a black background.

  7. Sensory Saturdays: Museum of York County

    3D Object | Exhibits | Program Model | Toolkit
    Sensory Saturdays are designed as monthly events for all learners but may be beneficial to people with sensory differences, their families, and their caregivers. The entire museum was open, including a...
    3D object and the mold

  8. Space Week Celebration: International Museum of Art & Science

    Activities | Exhibits | Poster | Program Model
    This program celebrated World Space Week and Apollo 50, running for four days from Thursday through Sunday. There were four labs that hosted hands-on art or science activities, two presentations in the...
    Children posing together with a teacher outside

  9. Mission: The Universe: Pensacola MESS Hall

    Activities | Exhibits | Program Model | Toolkit
    Mission: The Universe was designed to be a themed field trip for grades five through seven. These trips began with an interactive show that highlights the key learning goals of the trip in an engaging...
    Kids working on an activity with a measuring tape

  10. After School at the Museum: Astronomy: The Anchorage Museum

    Program Model
    This is an adaptable four-week interdisciplinary after-school program for middle school students. Discover how the Anchorage Museum focused their astronomy content to tell the story of stars through the...
    A paper and light activity with binoculars

  11. AstrOlympics Activities: Gateway to Science

    Program Model | Toolkit
    Gateway to Science developed three new, hands-on activities to accompany NASA’s AstrOlympics Summer exhibit. Originally it was planned to feature the AstrOlympics exhibit and activities at a free,...
    Astrolympics sports track hands-on activity

  12. Colors of Space: Exploration Place

    Program Model | Toolkit
    Exploration Place offered an after-school program consisting of four 45-minute hands-on activities about colors and light in space. Activities included light filtering, ultraviolet light on Mars, light...
    Activity recource material with handouts and a slinkey

  13. NASA Rover Design: Bay Area Discovery Museum

    Program Model | Toolkit
    The NASA Rover Design program was inspired by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, Curiosity Rover, and Eyes on Exoplanets interactive website. This one-hour drop-in program welcomes and encourages children...
    Family engaging in a Mars Rover hands-on activity

  14. Stories in Stars: The Schiele Museum of Natural History

    Program Model | Toolkit
    Using a Star Lab portable planetarium system, Stories in Stars was designed to use both the images of constellations and educator led storytelling to capture the lore and legends of stars through time....
    Schiele constellation

  15. Teachable Moments: Learn About the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope

    Article | Resource Guide
    Learn about the science and engineering behind the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built while exploring ways to engage learners in the mission. TEACHABLE MOMENTS: JAMES WEBB SPACE...
    Webb Telescope in clean room (folded)