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Xprize After Earth Challenge
Students aged 13-17 are invited to work in teams to create a video about either sustainable living, or assessing an alien planet's habitability. Deadline to submit the video is June 7.

Solar Dynamics Observatory Ambassador in the Classroom
Teachers in the DC Metro area and southern Pennsylvania are eligible for a visit from a Solar Dynamics Observatory educator or scientist. Visits are free, include all supplies for the activity, and can be customized for each teacher.

A Day At Goddard: Opportunity for DC Metro Teachers
Teachers in the DC Metro area are invited to bring their students to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for a day spent learning what it is like to work for NASA. Programs are highly customizable, teacher-friendly and are designed for grades 8-12.

Send Your Name & Message to Mars
All adults (on behalf of themselves or their children) are invited to enter their names and to submit a haiku poem for a contest. The names and selected poem will be added to a DVD which will be sent to the Red Planet aboard the MAVEN spacecraft. Deadline: July 1.