USA Today, NASA create STEM activities

NASA and USA Today have teamed up to create a set of STEM-based activities appropriate for youth ages 9-17. The national standards-based activities align with CAP's Aerospace Education mission and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Activity packets can be downloaded online, for free, at the link below:
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-activities/

The activities were created in conjunction with the "Because it Flew" art competition commemorating the space shuttle's storied 30-year career. To enter the contest, youth ages 9-17 submit a piece of original artwork symbolizing the shuttle's impact and a 250-word essay explaining their art. Complete entries may be submitted through email or postal mail, postmarked by 5 August 2011.

While created in conjunction with one another, the STEM activity curriculum and space shuttle art competition are independent of one another. Youth do not have to participate in the STEM activities in order to enter the art contest.

For more information and entry applications for the "Because it Flew" space shuttle art contest, visit the link below...
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition