Learn Science Activation

The covers of the 2021 and 2022 SciAct Impact Reports

Learning Standards

See how NASA science aligns to standards

Learn More and Get Involved

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Learn

NASA's Science Activation (SciAct) program offers a range of resources and opportunities that invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in authentic science!

Help Someone Learn

NASA's Science provides a collection of educator resources that incorporate NASA content and have been subject to peer review.

Find an Event

Check out our events calendar for science learning opportunities both in-person and virtual.

Explore NASA Data

Browse through a list of NASA data sites to find something that interests you.

Learning Resources and Opportunities

Pi Day Activities for the Classroom

Every year on March 14, Pi Day gives us a reason to enjoy our favorite sweet and savory pies and celebrate the mathematical wonder that helps NASA explore the universe. Explore our lessons and problem sets to solve some of the same problems NASA scientists and engineers do using pi.

Check out our Pi Day Activities
Learn Math with NASA Science

Whether you’re an educator or an independent learner, the following will help you find math learning resources from NASA Science! These sites offer ready-to-use activities and resources to launch into learning that connects math with NASA’s out of this world science.

Browse our Math Resources

High school students build and launch model rockets during one of NASA's many education activities.

Meet the sciact COMMUNITY

Selfie of Nick Lang smiling in a hat, gray hoodie, and white t-shirt. He's standing on a dock at a lake.

Leigh Peake

Chief Education Officer - Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Rachael Arens

Research Associate / Curriculum Specialist - Northern Arizona University

Lori Rubino-Hare

Research Associate - Northern Arizona University Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Learn Science with NASA

Find connections to NASA science experts, real content and experiences, and learning resources. Activate minds and promote a deeper understanding of our world and beyond.

The Science Activation program is a cooperative network of competitively-selected teams from across the Nation working with NASA infrastructure activities to share NASA science with people of all ages and backgrounds. The program is informed by a 2019 assessment from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and was recognized with a NASA Agency Honor Award in 2022 and the AGU Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award in 2024.

Explore More

A data dashboard displaying key impact metrics, including 48 active teams collaborating, 1102 partnerships leveraged, 1017 scientists involved, and 154 papers published. Additional statistics highlight 1,005 learning resources provided, 119 million learner interactions, engagement across 55 states and territories, and 100% community empowerment.

By the numbers

We Collaborate - 48 Active Teams. A cooperative network of competitively-selected teams and NASA infrastructure activities across the Nation connects NASA science experts, content, and experiences with communities to activate minds and deepen understanding of our world and beyond.
We Leverage - 1102 Partnerships. We extend our reach through strategic partnerships with community-based and audience-based organizations to support institutional, state, and local efforts. These partnerships have increased by nearly a factor of five since 2016 based on the maturity of networks.
We Connect - 1017 scientists involved. NASA and NASA-funded scientists work with Science Activation behind the scenes and directly with learners to share the story, the science, and the adventure of NASA science. The number of scientists involved has increased more than 50% since 2016.
We Innovate - 154 Papers published. Our teams use evidence-based solutions to reach and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds and document them so that others can benefit. Our work has been cited more than 1460 times to date.
We Provide - 1005 learning resources in a searchable catalog.
We Engage - 119 Million public interactions. In 2024, Science Activation teams facilitated more than 119 million interactions with NASA science. This 57% increase over 2023 is credited to the total solar eclipse and the effectiveness of community partnerships.
We Reach - 55 States and territories. The SciAct program reached learners in all 50 states, DC, and all US territories in 2024. Explore our network in our Interactive Reach Map.
We Empower - 100% communities. More than half of SciAct teams focus on broadening participation of underserved communities; while the rest support broader participation more generally.