NASA's MARS PATHFINDER spacecraft will touch down on the red planet this summer to begin a series of scientific investigations. In conjunction with the Target Science teacher network, LAUSD schools have planned various family science activities to coincide with the July 4 landing.

You can learn more about the Mars landing by visiting the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Mars Pathfinder Mission page.

If you are a K-12 teacher and are interested in learning more about the red planet, you may submit an application to attend a JPL Mars workshop.

The1996 National Assessment of Educational Progress ranks California 38th among the 50 states in science achievement.

Foshay Science Teacher Makes African Journey

John Zavalney recently returned from a three-month trip to Tanzania where he volunteered to help educate students and teachers about environmental preservation.

Science, Math and Technology Programs In Los Angeles

Check out upcoming workshops, seminars and conferences by browsing the SMART Catalog Calendar.