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Space Week

October 4-10th is Space Week! World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The week commemorates two events- the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, and the signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. Here are some resources to get you started:

A full teacher's guide to activities can be found here.
Share the new, free graphic novel from NASA The First Woman which tells the tale of Callie Rodriguez, the first woman to explore the Moon. While Callie is a fictional character, the first female astronaut and person of color will soon set foot on the Moon – a historic milestone and part of upcoming NASA Artemis missions. Bring the excitement of Callie’s mission to your afterschool program with the hands-on activities in the First Woman Camp Experience Guide.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Space Week by hosting a movie night by streaming the new movie A Million Miles Away (available on Prime) which is inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. Make learning fun with the National Girls Collaborative Educational Viewing Guide for "A Million Miles Away" movie! Explore the guide here.

Solar Eclipse Oct 14, 2023

Keep the space week momentum going by viewing the solar eclipse On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Prepare for this special event with training from NASA all about the science behind this type of eclipse, how to view the eclipse safely, and activities to engage others.

Lights on Afterschool, NASA

Lights On Afterschool 2023, NASA invites the afterschool community to join their virtual event on October 26! In a live Q&A broadcast via Youtube, students will meet Thermal Blanket Technician Paula Cain, featured in the Surprisingly STEM video series, and ask questions about her career and how she went from fashion design to crafting space blankets.

The live Q&A will take place on October 26 at 4 p.m. ET. If you cannot join the live event, consider using the Surprisingly STEM career videos during your Lights On Afterschool event or at a later time to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

To sign up:

Register for Lights On Afterschool if you have not already. Check the box indicating that you are interested in the NASA event, and we will send you any updates and reminders.

Create a STEM Gateway Educator account with NASA if you plan to join the live Q&A with Paula Cain. A few important notes as you create your NASA informal educator account:
1. You must create your account by October 23, 2023.
2. Enter your information, then check your inbox for an email from hq-nasa-stem-gateway@mail.nasa.gov for the application link
3. Go to the application and enter your information
  1. Enter your Education or Affiliate Organization
  2. For educator type, select informal educator if you are an afterschool program instructor or leader
  3. If your organization is not listed, please click “Can’t find my institution” and enter program information
4. You will be prompted to the Surprisingly STEM engagement opportunity page; select “Apply Now”
5. Complete contact information, institutional information, planned implementation, and student and teacher count
6. Skip the prompt asking for supporting documents - these are not required
7. Once you have submitted, you are done - your application will be “approved” (you may not be notified of this, but NASA assures us you will all be on the list to attend!)
8. A few days before the event, log in to your STEM Gateway account to access instructions and a link to join the livestream. Don’t worry, we will send you a reminder to log in closer to October 26!

Questions about the registration process? Need technical assistance? Reach out to hq-nasa-stem-gateway@mail.nasa.gov. Join NASA and give youth a chance to learn how Paula is protecting space-bound rockets and satellites, one blanket at a time!

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