GREATER CAPITAL REGION TEACHER CENTER 
RENSSELAER AND NASA

THE MICROGRAVITY INSTITUTE - Summer 1997
An Exemplary Collaboration

  • Provided a forum for teachers of all levels K-12 to learn from renowned scientists and each other.
  • Promoted hands-on experimentation
  • Teachers designed curriculum aligned with the MST standards
  • Enabled teachers to meet, exchange ideas, and learn alongside their colleagues from all grade levels.
  • Excitement generated continues to grow as teachers continue to meet to implement curriculum and prepare for future shuttle launches.


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