FMA Live

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[edit] FMA Live! Science Education Program

FMA Live!is an award-winning science education program sponsored and developed by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Named for Sir Isaac Newton’s Second Law (Force = Mass x Acceleration), FMA Live! is a traveling hip hop stage show that uses professional performers, dance, music, videos and interactive science demonstrations to teach middle school students Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravity. The program is offered at no cost to schools.

[edit] History

Research shows student interest in math and science is on the decline while careers in these fields are growing at a rate of three times that of all others.

[edit] Mission

FMA Live! delivers content that supports the learning objectives of the National Science Education Standards for grades 5-8, encourages the process of scientific inquiry and helps kids learn that science is key to understanding the world around them. By aiming to pique their interest in science and math at an early age, the program is designed to inspire students to pursue careers is science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

[edit] Status

Since its launch in 2004, FMA Live! has traveled more than 35,500 miles and reached more than 116,000 students in 271 middle schools throughout the USA. The program is highly sought after by teachers and students alike.Teachers can request the free program at the FMA Live! web site.

[edit] Awards

FMA Live! has received many awards since its launch in 2004 including the following:

  • Yahoo! Big Idea Chair Award 2006
  • PROMO Magazine: 2006 PRO Awards for Best Cause-Based Promotion
  • Promotions Marketing Association: 2006 Gold Reggie Award Winner for Best Cause Marketing Campaign
  • Cause Marketing Forum: 2006 HALO Award Finalist for Best Social Service/Educational Program
  • Kid Power Xchange: 2006 Kid Power Award Runner Up for Best Campaign in Non-Profit
  • The Global Marketer: 2006 Diamond Awards Winner for Best Cause Marketing Campaign in the World
  • Marketing Agencies Association Worldwide: 2006 Globes Award for Best Cause-or Charity Marketing Campaign
  • The Holmes Group: 2005 Gold SABRE Award Winner for Best Community Outreach Program

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