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- 3rd - 5th
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Students analyze the basic concept of Global Positioning Systems using triangulation and measurement on a small scale in the classroom. They describe a satellite and how it helps in locating a person on Earth. They explain how engineers are involved in the design and use of satellites. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the principles of orbit using water balloons and a piece of string to see how gravity and the velocity of a spacecraft balance to form an orbit. They determine how an object can escape the gravity of the sun or planet. They look at how engineers design huge rockets so that they can get out of the Earth's gravity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students engage in a lesson which shows them that celestial navigation is the art and science of finding one's geographic position by means of astronomical observations, particularly by measuring altitudes of celestial objects - sun, moon, planets or stars. Students measure angles, calculate averages and create a bar graph and calculate circumference. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students study maps of Antarctica in order to McMurdo Sound before investigating the ecosystems, food webs and plate tectonics of the area. They examine the layers of the earth, create glacier out of water and rocks, and make plate tectonic simulations. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students, after being given extensive information on surface roughness on Venus and a presentation on the electromagnetic spectrum, are introduced to the use of radar images for geologic feature identification. They explore the reflection of NASA and its findings with radar images as well. In addition, they simulate a radar image in a lab experiment with string and photographs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the differences between photogeologic and geologic mapping. In groups, they record their observations of a planet in which they identify rocks and other information about the planet. They share their photogeologic maps with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the following and mark them on a world outline map; Urals, Alps, Iceland, San Andreas fault, Andes mountains, volcanoes in Italy. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm topics and categories that might be covered by the International Polar Year. After reading an article, they consider the subjects that are going to be studied there. Using the internet, they research a particular project and create an oral presentation to share their information with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students analyze various statements on the moon. After reading an article, they discuss the findings about a new moon around Saturn. In groups, they re-create a press conference in which the new findings were released to the public. They write an opinion paper about the importance of space exploration. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students view Mysteries of Earth & Mars Video on DVD and record thoughts in their online journal. They record data in a spreadsheet about each planet then form a theory of the best time to launch a space craft from Earth to land on Mars. Full Review »
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