A unique partnership for space education was formed to facilitate greater understanding of space technology and issues for K12 students world-wide. The elements fo Space Flight project brought school schildren and teachers together with experts fro mgovernment and industry, using the internet, to create a one-of-a-kind learnign experience. THis four-week project involved thirty-one classes from all corners of the globe-led by teachers who want to explore the universe with their students, and expand their horizons so they can take their place in the world of the future. 128 others were trned down due to a lack of funds and personnel to assist. internet-monitored projects for the students included: construction of a space shuttle glider; rocket cars; and paper rocketts, students are tasked to conduct ttest flights, to annalyze data nad form conclusions concernign their work. They were also tasked to conduct research on a variety of space topics and answer challenge questions via e-mail. Each class was provided"e-mail Experts" from whom they could gather additional information or pose questions about their projects. Questions and results could also be posted to the general project membership for consideration and review. Thismodel program ,in its first year ofexistence, was made possible by the efforts of Ms joan Berger of the Roslyn Pubblic Schools, roslyn, New York, hte US air Force Academy, Air force Space Comand, NASA and the US Space Foundation, results are presented from this first experience,as well as recommendtions for changes to next year's program.
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