The Curiosity rover is scheduled for launch to Mars on Nov. 25, 2011. To prepare for the launch, a telecon has been scheduled so you can hear about the many resources available for you to share the excitement of launch with your students. Topics during the telecon are: • Launch details: NASA TV rundown, scheduled press briefings and the Tweetup
• Visuals: images and video
• Educator professional development: workshops, telecons and presentations
• Spacecraft models and other items for loan
Date: Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
Time: Noon PDT (3 p.m. EDT)
Call-in: 888-323-4924
Passcode: Museum
Leader: Anita Sohus
RESOURCES: Presentation materials will be posted prior to the telecon on the Museum Alliance website at: http://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/Guest/
Username: informal
Passcode: lifelong
Link to the NASA Explorer Schools Virtual Campus home page.