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Ames Aerospace Encounter - A Hands-On Program to Teach Pre-Middle School Students About Aeronautics
 Entry ID: 01-ames_encounter-00

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Summary
Abstract: NASA Ames Research Center hosts fourth, fifth, and six grade classes in an interactive, hands-on program, entitled the Ames Aerospace Encounter. Located in a renovated supersonic wind tunned, the Aerospace Encounter involves students in activities focused around four topics: aeronautics, space science, living and working in space, and Earth system science.

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Description: The Ames Research Center web site contains a variety of information specifically designed for students and teachers. There are educational resources, student work programs and special features.
Service Citation
Originators: NASA Ames Research Center
Title: Ames Aerospace Encounter
Provider: NASA Ames Research Center
URL: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/education/programs/encounter/
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >EXHIBIT MATERIALS >SCIENCE CENTER EXHIBITS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >PARTICULATE MATTER Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
Quality This hands-on program has been designed for students of grades 4, 5, and 6.
Access Constraints Grade level: 4th, 5th and/or 6th grade students
Class size: maximum: 36 students
minimum: 20 students (school year), 18 students (summer)
Accompaning Adults: 5 minimum, 10 maximum
Application required.

If you are interested in scheduling your 4th, 5th or 6th grade class,
please contact:


NASA Ames Research Center
M/S 226/1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
http://encounter.arc.nasa.gov
Operations Manager: Lorraine Ruiz
Email: lruiz@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Phone: 650-604-1110
FAX: 650-604-6152
Ancillary Keywords
Mission Control
United States
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Service Provider
NASA/ARC/AE > Aerospace Encounter, Ames Research Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/education/programs/encounter/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: AEROSPACE ENCOUNTER USER SUPPORT
Phone: 650-604-1110
Email: encounter at mail.arc.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Ames Aerospace Encounter
Mail Stop 226-1
NASA Ames Research Center
City: Moffett Field
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94035-1000
Country: USA
Personnel
AEROSPACE ENCOUNTER USER SUPPORT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 650-604-1110
Email: encounter at mail.arc.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Ames Aerospace Encounter
Mail Stop 226-1
NASA Ames Research Center
City: Moffett Field
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94035-1000
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2000-08-03
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-04-17
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