New Educational Materials Available at NASA.gov Are you looking for a lesson plan that combines mathematics and space science? Do you need a set of images of objects in our solar system? Or maybe you're hunting for hands-on engineering projects to challenge your students. NASA Education has you covered!

The following items are now available for downloading. NASA Education Brochure -- All EducatorsNASA Education has a vision to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics education using NASAs unique capabilities. This brochure explains the four initiatives for achieving that vision. Learn how you can get involved. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/NASA_Education_Brochure.html

Space Math VIII Educator Guide Grades 5-12 Students apply problem-solving, algebra, geometry or trigonometry skills to a selection of 49 real-world problems involving Earth and space science. Each word problem includes background information. One-page teachers' answer keys accompany the one-page assignments. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Math_VIII.html

Space Math IX Educator Guide -- Grades 5-12This collection of activities is intended for students looking for additional challenges in the mathematics and physical science curriculum. The subjects of the problems include spacecraft, rovers and meteorites. Mathematical topics include algebra, geometry and calculus. Each word problem has background information. One-page teachers' answer keys accompany the one-page assignments. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Math_IX.html

Our Solar System Lithograph Set -- All Grade LevelsThis lithograph set features images of the planets, sun, asteroids, comets, meteors and meteorites, the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, and moons of the solar system. General information, significant dates, interesting facts and brief descriptions of the images are included. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Our_Solar_System_Lithograph_Set.html

NASAs BEST Next Generation Activity Guide Technology Demonstration Missions Grades 5-8 This activity guide includes nine hands-on engineering projects focusing on the engineering design process and real-world science, technology and mathematics. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/BEST_Technology_Demonstration/

Year of the Solar System -- Real World Math -- Grades 6-12 This collection of activities allows students to use mathematical concepts from fractions to calculus as they learn about asteroids, comets, planets, craters, planetary rings and many more space science topics. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/YOSS_Real-World_Math/index.html

Looking for more? NASA's new Educational Resource Search Tool can help you find lesson plans, posters, educator guides and other materials to supplement your science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum. Search hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keywords.

To check out the new search tool and begin your educational resource hunt, visithttp://www.nasa.gov/education/materials/. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Space Shuttle Thermal Protective Tiles Available for Educational Use NASA invites eligible U.S. educational institutions and museums to request space shuttle thermal protective tiles and other special items offered on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. Organizations previously allocated thermal protective tiles may request an additional three tiles.

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NASA Education Express Message Feb. 19, 2015