Texas Tech Donates Machinery to High School Rocketeers
Thanks to the generosity of Texas Tech University's Department of Industrial Engineering, some old machinery is getting put to new use as part of Fredericksburg High School's aero science program.
The Department of Industrial Engineering donated a Bridgeport milling machine to Fredericksburg High School for use in technology courses. The estimated cost of the milling machine is approximately $4,000.
Countdown to Summer
At the Center for Engineering Outreach, we're already gearing up for summer fun.
While most of Texas Tech University enjoys a less frenetic schedule between May and August, we're getting ready for our busy season.
You can help us stay on top of things by keeping deadlines in mind for our teacher training workshops and engineering outreach mentors.
Workshop Spotlight:
Introduction to Rocketry: The Science of Stable Flight
Whether it's the speed of the blastoff, the smell of the smoke or the rush of launching something into the sky, rocketry has always captured the imagination.
Transferring that excitement about rocketry to the science and math classroom is exactly what Introduction to Rocketry: The Science of Stable Flight is all about.
Classroom Connections
NASA's Space Place
A great resource for out-of-this world lesson plans, brought to you by NASA.
If you're looking for cheap and easy ways to bring the excitement of outer space into your classroom, check out NASA's Space Place.
The space agency's kid friendly site features activities, games and videos put extraterrestrial concepts in everyday language that's easy for younger students to understand. Plus it's full of great photos and facts about outer space that you'd only find at NASA.
Whether you're a K-12 teacher looking for classroom inspiration or just a space-fanatic, take time to stop by the Space Place.
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