NASA CONNECT™ is an annual series of FREE integrated math, science, and technology programs for students in grades 6–8. Each program has three components: (1) a 30-minute television broadcast that can be viewed live or taped for later use, (2) an educator guide describing a hands-on activity, and (3) an interactive web activity that provides educators an opportunity to use technology in the classroom setting. These three components — television broadcast, educator guide, and web activity— are designed as an integrated instructional package.

NASA CONNECT™ is FREE to educators. NASA CONNECT™ is a production of the NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. All rights reserved. These publications/productions are protected by copyright, however, permission is not required for duplication for use in educational settings with the following stipulations: NASA CONNECT™ shall not be used for commercial purposes; used, in whole or in part, to endorse a commercial product; stored, in whole or in part, in a commercial database; altered electronically, mechanically, or photographically without the expressed and prior written permission of NASA.

Endorsed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), NASA CONNECT™ supports national mathematics, science, and technology standards. NASA CONNECT™ seeks to establish a "connection" between the mathematics, science, and technology concepts taught in the classroom and the mathematics, science, and technology used everyday by NASA researchers. By demonstrating the processes of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, NASA CONNECT™ enhances and enriches mathematics, science, and technology education.

HOW CAN I GET THE TELEVISION BROADCAST?

The shows are broadcast on Ku- and C-band satellite and can be down-linked by using the satellite coordinates.

• NASA CONNECT™ shows are carried by over 130 PBS stations, Channel One, and on many cable access channels. Find a station in your area by using the station search box on the left.
• Shows are available on the web through NASA’s Learning Technologies Channel.
• Video copies of the broadcast can be obtained from the NASA Educator Resource Center in your state or from the NASA Central Operation of Resources for Educators.
  

HOW CAN I GET CONNECTED TO NASA CONNECT™?

1. Register: Register for NASA CONNECT™ online; it’s free. Once registered, you’ll receive e-mail updates and a PDF copy of the educator guide. You only need to register once!
2. Access: NASA CONNECT™ airs on PBS stations, NASA TV, and many cable and ITV stations around the U.S. The broadcast can also be downlinked from satellite. Download the introductory packet and educator guide with hands-on activity. The web activity can be found in the episodes section. Video copies of the program can be obtained from the NASA ERCs or can be purchased from NASA CORE.
3. Integrate: Integrate the broadcast, hands-on activity, and web activity into your classroom to enhance and extend your curriculum. National standards and instructional objectives are listed in each educator guide.