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Educational Disk Program

This program consists of six samples of lunar material (three soils and three rocks) encapsulated in a six-inch diameter clear lucite disk. The disk is accompanied by written and graphic descriptions of each sample in the disk; a film; a sound and slide presentation (schools will receive a filmstrip in lieu of slides); a teacher workbook; and additional printer material.

This program was designed to be used as a science teaching aid in a classroom environment. Science teachers may qualify for the use of a disk in their classroom by attending one of the many workshops sponsored by NASA's Space Science Education Specialists. These workshops are scheduled during the year at different locations throughout the United States.

Museums and planetariums that schedule educational programs may also request the disk for use. Basic requirements for using the disk are as follows.

The disk must be secured, while not in use, in a safe or vault-type safe or cabinet with a bar and combination lock; must be sent via registered mail to and from locations; and, must be under constant surveillance while in use.

For additional information, school personnel should contact the Education Program Officer at the appropriate center; museum and planetarium personnel should contact:
Mr. Louis Parker
JSC Exhibits Manager
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Mail Code AP
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058-3696
Telephone: 281-483-8622
FAX: 281-483-4876
EMail: louis.a.parker@nasa.gov
As a supplement to the lunar disk, a meteorite disk is available for use and study by museums and planetariums. The program is basically the same as the Lunar Disk Program. Information may be obtained, also, by contacting Mr. Louis Parker.

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