CREATING AN APPLICATION

Form an eligible team

Check with school’s administrators for project support

Brainstorm ideas for an investigation with your students

Write the proposal

Submit proposal by October 7, 2009

Connect with Digital Learning Network for microgravity overview (November 2009)

Build the investigation

Schedule your flight physicals (November 2009-January 2010)

Consult your mentor at least twice a month

Consult your education specialist as needed

Connect with Digital Learning Network for Abstract/Hardware Presentation (February 2010)

Submit Test Equipment Data Package (TEDP) (February 24, 2010) ** HARDWARE SHOULD BE READY BY THIS DATE!**

Physiologic Training (April 2010)

Travel to Houston for 10 day event (April/May 2010)

Fly the investigation in Houston on the C-9 Microgravity aircraft at Ellington Field (April/May 2010)

Teachers in Houston connect with students through Digital Learning Network for initial post-flight results (April/May 2010)

Students analyze investigation data

Write and submit your final report (May 2010)