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"At Camp Kennedy Space Center (KSC), young people experience, imagine and interact through space shuttle mission simulations, tours of Kennedy Space Center and the chance to witness first hand the everyday challenges faced by astronauts. It all adds up to an inspiring week of fun and enriching space activities. "

"NASA's Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft will carry the 1.5-inch likeness of Galileo Galilei, the Roman god Jupiter and his wife Juno to Jupiter when the spacecraft launches this Friday, Aug. 5. The inclusion of the three mini-statues, or figurines, is part of a joint outreach and educational program developed as part of the partnership between NASA and the LEGO Group to inspire children to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. "

Pinterest technology, amazing assortment of activities for primary grades

"You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel Laureates. These games and simulations, based on Nobel Prize-awarded achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN!"

"Long Island's Air and Space Museum Dedicated to preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and to inspiring future generations through science and technology."

"Women in aviation inspiring girls to achieve their full potential! Read these women's stories about what they do and why they love it!"

Bitz Flugzeubau Dr1 Triplane, brought to fame by it's use in the filming of inspirational films such as The Blue Max, Von Richtofen and Brown, Darling Lilly, Zeppelin, The Great Waldo Pepper, and others

Shuttle Tile: Space Shuttle thermal protective tiles are being offered only to eligible schools, universities, and colleges on a first-come, first-serve, one per institution, basis while the supply lasts. NASA is looking for ways to preserve this great history and inspire the next generation of space explorers, scientists and engineers. On Dec. 1, 2010, your school or university can sign up and request a space shuttle thermal protective tile. Remember, the tiles are available on a first-come, first-served, one-per-institution basis. Educators have an opportunity to share some technology and a piece of history with their students.

"EAA's Women Soar You Soar for high school girls Now in its sixth year, the unique program introduces more than 100 girls and 35 women, from engineers to fighter pilots, working in a variety of aviation and aerospace fields. It's a three-day event filled with career exploration, discover, inspiration, and fun.

Aerodynamic Principles Lesson Plans From From Dream to Reality to Understanding: Flight, find teacher approved aerodynamic principles lesson plans that inspire student learning.

Aviation: Wright Brothers - These sites are about the Wright Brothers and their early airplanes. Includes biographies on Wilbur and Orville that tell about their family and careers. Discover what inspired them to build planes. Contains historical photographs, movies, diaries, interviews, and simulations."

Applied Math for Aviation Lesson Plans From Web Adventure: Oakland to Chicago Flight to The Problem with Profiling, find teacher approved applied math for aviation lesson plans that inspire student learning.

The flying abilities of even the most prosaic bird put airplane maneuvers to shame, and experts here at the University of Montana Flight Laboratory are cognizant of that every day. "Birds can do some pretty spectacular things," said Kenneth P. Dial, a biologist who, in 1988, founded the lab at a field station near the University of Montana. "They can go from 40 miles an hour to zero and land on a branch that's moving, all in a couple of seconds. It's inspiring."

This team building exercise was inspired by the Marshmallow Challange, as seen on TED 2010 (www.marshmallowchallenge.com/Welcome.html). The game is designed to have kids quickly work together to model and prototype ideas, evaluate scoring strategies, determine design limitations, etc... It was intentionally designed to force students (and mentors, too!) to evaluate priorities and assumptions.

NASA is taking a leading role in the effort to inspire interest in STEM through its unique mission, workforce, facilities, research and innovations. NASA is continuing to pursue three major education goals: strengthening NASA's and the nation's future workforce, attracting and retaining students in STEM disciplines, and engaging Americans in NASA's mission. Read the highlights of NASA's education strategy in pursuance of these goals, and learn about the education milestones and accomplishments achieved by NASA Education in 2009.

"It was 1911 when small town girl Harriet Quimby moved from Michigan to New York. Inspired by the challenge of flying an "aeroplane," Quimby took flying lessons and on August 1, 1911, became the first American woman to get her pilot's license. In the 100 years since, women have gone on to fly around the world and launch into space. But despite these advancements, aviation continues to be a male-dominated field."

"Hundreds of aviators from around the world have descended upon Reno, Nevada, for the 2011 Women in Aviation, International Conference. Pilots, mechanics, engineers and aviation enthusiasts alike are all taking part in this year's conference devoted to the themes "Inspire, Enthuse, Innovate." Today we bring you the last of our daily updates from the conference, as Coast Guard aviators share their stories with those in the aviation field and learn from those with whom they share the skies."

Inspirational story about a remarkable young women pilot

NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration Exhibit For almost 50 years, artists participating in the NASA art program have been documenting the extraordinary adventure of spaceflight in ways no camera could match. They have enjoyed access to some epic moments and offered their unique perspectives on what they have witnessed. The NASA art collection, shared now by the space agency and the National Air and Space Museum, stands as a reminder of pioneering years of the early Space Age and an inspiration for those who will continue our long journey into the universe. The exhibition includes approximately 70 paintings, drawings, photographs and pieces of sculpture by such artists as Annie Leibovitz, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth.

"This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand your thinking about effective assessment for project-based learning. The tips are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes planning, then the launch into active learning, and then a culminating presentation. Reflection is the final stage."