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What is JASONThe JASON Project connects students with great explorers and great events to inspire and motivate them to learn science.

Our award winning curricula:
  • Embed cutting-edge research from NASA, NOAA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Geographic Society and other leading organizations.
  • Allow leading scientists to work side by side with JASON students.
  • Challenge students to apply their knowledge to the real-world scenarios scientists face every day.

Learn more by choosing one of our offerings below:

Curriculum

Curriculum Available in print and online editions, JASON's core curricula are aligned to national and state science standards and provide activities, lesson plans, extensions, and interdisciplinary connections. Please choose one of our curricula to learn more.


Professional Development
Professional Development JASON's comprehensive professional development program is designed to support the development of highly qualified teachers by increasing their knowledge of core science content and pedagogy, and preparing them to use JASON curriculum in their classrooms. Learn more >

JASON Mission Center
JMC Like NASA's Mission Control Center, the JASON Mission Center is the hub for exploration. It contains all the student and teacher content, communications systems, digital experiences and other resources. Resources include free online curriculum, videos, interactive games, classroom management tools, online community and much more. Sign up for a free account now, or learn more >

Games and Digital Labs
Games and Digital Labs Exciting new computer games place students in real-life situations in which they use actual scientific data to learn complex ideas and relationships. JASON games and digital labs are available for free when you join the JASON Mission Center. Take a tour of JASON games now! Learn more >

Live Events
Live Events Host researchers and other scientists join classroom students to discuss "breaking" science news, present relevant topics in depth and help keep the curriculum alive. Through student-submitted questions, and live Web events, classrooms are able to harness the inspiration of JASON researchers in the field. Learn more >

Argonauts
Argonauts Every student and teacher who participates in JASON is an "Argonaut," a life-long explorer and learner who sees the world around them through the experience of JASON. National Argonauts venture into the field with JASON host researchers to serve as role-models for local Argonauts around the world. Learn more >

About JASON
About JASON Learn more about The JASON Project's history, partners, philosophy and much more.

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