Lunar/Meteorite Certification Renee Yoder

Introduction Lunar sample  Three rock & three soil samples Meteorite sample  Six different samples

Lunar Sample Disk

Meteorite Sample Disk

What’s in the Box? Lunar/Meteorite sample disk in pouches Silver metal carrying case Teacher binder  Exploring the Moon teacher guide  “The Moon: The Geologic History and Future Exploration” slide set  Exploring Meteorite Mysteries teacher guide  “Exploring Meteorite Mysteries” slide set

Making a Request HOW? Written request on school letterhead WHEN? Four weeks’ advanced notice WHICH? Lunar, Meteorite, or both DATES? List preferred dates RETURN? In two weeks

Security Guidelines MAILING ADDRESS? Educational institution at a street address STORAGE? Safe or vault with built-in combination lock (preferably in a bank safety- deposit box or at a police department)

Please Avoid Post office boxes Key locks and portable safes Your home safe Any safe that also stores valuables Public display in commercial areas Leaving the sample unattended

Before Arrival Identify the use and storage locations Alert campus security of the use and storage locations Arrange for additional security if possible

Remember!! Keep samples under your constant control at all times while in use. Publicly display samples in non- commercial areas (i.e., libraries) only. Display samples for non-profit use only. Be prepared for NASA security inspection at any time.

Returning Samples Return samples on or before the due date. Call your post office in advance. Return all items as they were sent via “Restricted-Registered Mail.” Use gummed paper tape to seal the box. Obtain a receipt.

Contact Information Renee Yoder, Educator Resource Center (216)