1Spacesuit Operations (DON/DOFF)
Learn and practice proper suit donning and doffing procedures while gaining insight into suit design, safety protocols, and operational constraints.
Professional development for educators
Teachers in Space Suits
Immersive Spacesuit Professional Development for Educators — an authentic introduction to human space exploration that transforms how you teach STEM.
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Bring authentic human spaceflight into your classroom
This hands-on professional development program provides K–12 educators with an authentic introduction to human space exploration. Participants will work with analog spacesuits, perform astronaut-like tasks, and explore the challenges of operating in extraterrestrial environments, helping them bring real-world STEM applications into their classrooms.
Program Components
What you'll do
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2Mobility & Human Performance
Complete mobility exercises in spacesuits, simulating extravehicular activities (EVAs). These activities highlight physical limitations and contribute observational data to ongoing research on human performance in constrained environments.
3Geological Tool Testing
Use and evaluate geological sampling tools under simulated mission conditions, providing feedback on tool effectiveness and usability in spacesuit operations.
Impact
Real-world STEM, taught from experience
This immersive experience strengthens educators' understanding of space science, engineering, and human factors, equipping them with engaging, real-world connections to enhance STEM instruction.
Ready to suit up?
Tell us about your classroom and how you'd use this experience with your students. We review every application personally.
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