Sun-Earth Day
Sun-Earth Day
Spring Equinox
When is Sun-Earth Day?
Sun-Earth Day is comprised of a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year culminating with a celebration on or near the Spring Equinox.
Sun-Earth Day Strategy:
Over the past six years, the NASAs Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum has sponsored and coordinated education and public outreach events to highlight NASAs Sun-Earth Connection research and discoveries. Our strategy involves using celestial events, such as total solar eclipses and the Transit of Venus, as well as Sun-Earth Day during the March Equinox, to engage K-12 schools and the general public in space science activities, demonstrations, and interactions with space scientists.
Sun-Earth Day Resources:
In collaboration with partners that include science centers and museums around the world, the Exploratorium, NASA Connect, Sun-Earth Connection missions, and others, we produce webcasts, other multi-media, and print resources for use by school and informal educators nation-wide and internationally. We provide training and professional development to K-12 educators, museum personnel, amateur astronomers, Girl Scout leaders, etc., so they can implement their own outreach programs taking advantage of our resources. A coordinated approach promotes multiple programs occurring each year under a common theme.
Sun-Earth Day web site:
The new Sun-Earth Day website contains information for students, educators, scientists, museums and amateur astronomers! All web resources for Sun-Earth Day 2005: Ancient Observatories, Timeless Knowledge are archived and will remain on-line for your enjoyment!
