Target Grades:

9, 10, 11, 12

Space Mysteries are web-based interactive, video game style adventures for high school students. Students learn physical science and mathematics concepts using real NASA data and technology while solving each mystery.

3 high-school level instructional modules address space science, mathematics and technology concepts. The modules will present a problem in the form of a mystery. Students work through a mystery following the method of scientific inquiry, using NASA resources and built-in resources as appropriate.

Content and assessment standards are addressed with teachers as part of the project team to evaluate prototypes as they are developed.

A teacher's guide will include instructions on how to use the modules and solutions, suggested strategies, assessment tools, and enrichment activities. Teacher training is planned for national and state conferences, summer sessions at Sonoma State University and at NASA field centers.

Web Access: http://perry.sonoma.edu/learners/

Lynn R. Cominsky, Sonoma State University lynnc@charmian.sonoma.edu