As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, and Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I am committed to doing all I can to support educators in inspiring today’s students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. As we become a world without economic borders, it is increasingly important that our nation’s young people be able to compete in the global marketplace. Educators are the most crucial link in this important work. It is my hope that the information provided below will provide useful tools to assist you in your efforts.
Below you will find information from various federal web resources to provide a sample of the many education programs from seven federal agencies. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). A booklet has also been compiled that includes math and science related lesson plans from several of these agencies.
Thank you for all that you do for our Colorado children. If you have questions or comments about this information, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Fox in my Colorado office at 303-650-7820.
NOAA Science Packet– Includes fun ideas on aviation, climate, costal areas, hurricane tracking information, tsunamis, general weather-related activities and much more.
NIST Science Packet Includes multimedia offerings, sponsored educational programs and clubs, a digital library devoted to science, technology, engineering, and math, and the role of NIST in everyday life.
NASA Science Packets Includes ideas on space science, remote sensing, Mars, the International Space Station and more.
Environmental Protection Agency Science Packet– Includes toolkits and activities on clean air, climate change, water, and acid rain.
Department of Energy Science Packet Includes information on alternative energies, fossil fuels, radiation, elements, scholarships and internships, labs and facilities, and much more.
USGS Science Packet – Including biology and conservation, geology and natural hazards, paleontology, planetary science, geography, remote sensing, water, geospatial information and more.
Lesson Plans for Science PacketsIncludes math and science related lesson plans from several federal agencies.