MND recognizes that teaching science is about helping students make sense of the world around them, not memorizing facts and principles. MND makes teaching Earth Science easier (and more interesting) by organizing NASA data with the phenomena that they support.

To check out the MND resources related to the 3 Dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards, check out the following links:

Crosscutting Concepts 

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ESS: Earth and Space Science

• ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe

  • ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars

The My NASA Data website offers a variety of opportunities to explore Earth Science phenomena of the Atmosphere, Biosphere, Cryosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere using uniquely NASA related content.  Come and explore the site to learn about the following content types in each of the sphere pages

The My NASA Data program has served the science community since 2005.  With the implementation of N

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MND recognizes the importance of data literacy, especially in the Earth Sciences because data are the foundation of science.  But what does data literacy look like?

How My NASA Data can Help YOU!

At MND, we provide resources to help learners analyze an

Within the science education community, there is a shift in focus from content driven instruction to that of the processes and practices associated with the acquisition of scientific knowledge.

Background on GLOBE:

The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to partici

GLOBE and My NASA Data:

The GLOBE Program is structured around “Earth as a System”, comprised of the various spheres and the interactions that occur within and among those spheres.