Challenger Learning Center at Chabot Space & Science Center
Mission and History
Challenger Center for Space
Science Education uses space exploration as a theme to create
a positive learning experience that raises students expectations
of success; fosters in them a long-term interest in math, science,
and technology; and motivates them to pursue studies in these areas.
Challenger Center for Space Science Education is a global not-for-profit
organization created in 1986 by the families of the astronauts tragically
lost in the last flight, 51-L, of the Challenger Space Shuttle.
Dedicated to the educational spirit of that mission, Challenger
Center develops learning centers and other educational programs
worldwide to continue the mission to engage students in science
and math education.
The Bay Areas Challenger Learning Center at Chabot Space & Science
Center joins a growing network in the United States, the United
Kingdom, and Canada. This network of learning centers is a recognized
leader in educational simulation with a strong curriculum standards-based
emphasis.
The Challenger Learning Center offers programs for
school and youth groups,
corporate groups, and the general public, as well as
teacher
workshops and classroom-based programs.
Contact us by phone at (510) 336-7355 or e-mail
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