Getting Started
What is the Space Science Education Resource Directory?
The Space Science Education Resource Directory is designed for educators seeking
NASA's space science educational resources. It will help you locate Internet-based
resources, such as Web pages and Portable Document Format (PDFs). We are continually
adding resources as they are reviewed for science content. In the future, we
plan to include ways to order hardcopy resources, such as CD-ROMs, videos, and
posters.
Logging In
You do not have to log in to search the registry for educational products.
However, logging in to the Resource Directory will allow you to save the results of
your searches and to save your search criteria for future searches. You can
also select the option of receiving an e-mail alert that notifies you when a
new resource matching your search criteria is available. If you do not log in,
you will be able to search and browse the catalog, but you will not be able
to save your results.
If you want to log in, click on the "My Directory" icon located in the top
icon bar or use the Login link on the left hand side of this page.
Note that the
Login link will change to Logout if you are currently logged on (you don't have to log on again).
Searching for Educational Resources
There are several ways to search in the Resource Directory: "Grade/Subject,"
"Topic," or "Custom Search."
To search by grade & subject, go to the "Grade/Subject Search" page, make a selection of "Grade level" and "Subject level", and type in keywords(s), e.g. "Mars".
For convenience, a simplified version of this search is also available in the upper left-hand
portion of every page, in the lefthand navigation bar. Typing a word or words in the "Search by Keyword" box and clicking "Go" will perform a "Grade/Subject" search with the defaults of 'All Grades' and 'All Subjects'.
To browse for topic, click the "Topic Search" link, available from the lefthand navigation bar and the home page. Once at the "Topic Search" page, you will be able to narrow your search to a desired grade level and subject. A list of topics related only to your selected grade level and subject will be displayed with the number of available resources and links to more information. If you're not exactly sure what you are searching for, this may be a good place to browse for ideas.
The "Custom Search"
function allows you to narrow your results by
selecting certain criteria for your search. Click on the "Custom Search" link from the home page or
in the lefthand navigation bar to begin a "Custom Search".
Getting Around
You can use the back button in the top bar of your browser to navigate through
your searches.
The FAQ contains detailed information that will help you search for educational
resources. Questions and answers are grouped into the following categories:
- Searching the Directory - basic information about the Directory and
the searches
- Using the Grade/Subject Search - how to use the most general directory search
- Using the Topic Search - how to browse for a topic by using grade
level and subject
- Using the Custom Search - how to find resources for a specific grade
level, format, etc.
- Using "My Directory" - how to save your user information and store
your resource listings and search criteria
- General - general information
about the Directory
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