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Using space as a theme, our programs get students excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - all within a short driving distance to Woodstock, IL...
CNN Anchor Miles O'Brien talks about Challenger Learning Center and the benefits for our youth!
Thank you so much for allowing Sleepy Hollow's fifth grade classes to experience space! We had the best time, and they haven't been able to stop talking about it since we left. They absolutely loved having their very own job on the space team, and they understand now, how everyone's jobs are vital to the success of the mission. This was such an amazing experience; one that we will never forget!
Teachers NEW or RETURNING to the Challenger Learning Center...start here after completing the review of our programs.
Everyone associated with the Challenger Learning Center wants every mission to go as planned and if a mission experiences difficulty, how to successfully recover and continue. Thus, to accomplish this, we need teamwork and teachers to be review and complete the required materials. Please open each PDF and print to your local printer.
Please note, to ensure that your class trip is rewarding and that you obtain your accreditation, you will need to open and print each of the five sections listed below and complete as required.
All documents and forms 1 through 5 must be completed and returned prior to your Challenger Learning Center trip!
| Teacher Background-1 | Schedule Your Class Here |
| Pre-Mission Activities-2 | |
| Activities-3 | 2007/08 Mission Calendar |
| Professional Development-4 | |
| Extending the Challenge-5 | 2008/09 Mission Calendar |
| Post Mission |
Thank you for your efforts and we look forward to your first mission!
For more information or to sign up for a training, please contact our Lead Program Teacher & Education Coordinator.
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Imagine.
Students not only plot a course from Earth to Mars, they fly it.
They travel to Pluto and back, marveling at the vastness of the
empty space between the planets. Using ordinary classroom materials,
they construct model spacecraft. They witness first-hand how the
right environment leads to life and without a second thought, they gain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills.
In this section, developed specifically for educators, you will find special information to help you educate and inspire the next generation of explorers.
History
On January 28, 1986, the crew of STS-51-L set out on their mission to learn more about the world around us and expand the horizons of countless students. Challenger Center for Space Science Education continues that mission every day, teaching lessons not about the past, but about the future. Learn more about our beginnings and the mission that started it all.
Programs
From searching for life in the Universe to making a scale model Solar System, our programs are designed to take your classroom out of this world. Learn more about these exciting ways to help your students reach for the stars.
Teachable Moments in the News -via the Communicator
From the pressroom to the classroom! Teachers, you can use exciting current events in space science as a launch pad for new lessons. Take a look at the newest issue of the Communicator. 2
