Space Center Houston is home to the Educator Resource Center (ERC) for NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). We are their Official Visitor Center and one of the world’s leading science and space exploration learning centers.
ERCs are located throughout the United States and help teachers obtain and utilize NASA’s educational resources.
Both formal and informal educators can leverage NASA and Space Center Houston’s expertise. Teachers can benefit from in-service and pre-service training using NASA instructional products emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Let us help you make connections to
- Educator professional development information and workshops including the Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)
- NASA STEM teaching resources for K-18
- NASA mobile apps and educational technology
- Educational programs and opportunities, such as Aerospace Scholars, Digital Learning Network, and Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
- Updates about NASA and other STEM challenges
Contact us
To make an appointment to visit our Educator Resource Center or to request materials, contact erc@spacecenter.org or +1 281-283-4728. For information on additional Space Center Houston education opportunities, click here.
Educator Resource Center
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058
erc@spacecenter.org
Space is Universal
A Workshop on Inclusion and Accessibility
This summer we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This near impossible feat was achieved thanks to the contributions of an incredible team, including those with disabilities.
We invite you to a workshop which will provide the tools to reach all students, including hands-on accessible STEM activities. Now more than ever we need to come together and further develop our skills to inspire all future astronauts, scientists, and engineers!
Date: Aug. 1
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Educator Resource Center, Space Center Houston
Cost: $15.95 (includes workshop and admission to the center)
Upcoming events
- May 18 – Girl Scout Seniors/Cadettes Camp-In
- May 20 – Middle School Stars & STEM
- May 21 – High School Stars & STEM
- May 24 – High School Stars & STEM
- May 25 – Military Family Campout
- May 28 – Middle School Stars & STEM
- May 29 – Elementary School Stars & STEM
- May 30 – Mixed grade level Stars & STEM
- May 31 – Middle School Stars & STEM
- June 1 – Girl Scout Brownies Camp-In
- June 3-Aug. 16 – Summer Explorer Camps
- June 8 – Girl Scout Juniors Camp-In
- June 18 – High School Stars & STEM
- June 20 – High School Stars & STEM
- June 20 – High School Stars & STEM
- June 21 – Family Campout
- June 27 – Girl Scout Brownies Camp-In
- June 28 – Middle School Stars & STEM
- June 28-30 – Space Center U educator program
- June 29 – Wolf & Bear Scout Camp-In
- NASA educational resources: Educators may review and duplicate lesson plans and curriculum materials related to NASA while visiting our ERC.
- NASA educational publications: A wide selection of NASA publications are available through NASA website for educators, many of which may be downloaded for free. Educators can use these materials to research a variety of space and science topics.
- Helpful websites for educators
