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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 12th
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Students use photo images from space to create a large map of the United States or the world, find where they live and label other places they know. They are exposed to a Web resource that allows them to view photo images of Earth taken from space. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students learn the names of the different stages of US space programs, and the progress made by each program. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the type of foods used on the space shuttle. In groups, they develop and prepare a snack of high nutritional value to use for space travel. They formulate the ingredients in a shake and evaluate it based on nutrients, thickness and flavor. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the space race that grew out of the Cold War in the 20th century. Students research different astronauts in order to create information to be used for the Astronaut Matching Game. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students use the internet to gather informatino about the solar system and space. In groups, they create a slideshow in which they use illustrations from the internet and include their own text. They complete the lesson by going on a field trip to a planetarium. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the use of space as the frontier of the future. Using the colonist's experience coming to the New World, they identify challenges they would face if they were to settle in space. As a class, they share what they already know about space and what they would like to know. They read various science fiction materials and write about their experiences. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 7th
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Students design a model station using a set of paper cutout. They determine the purposes for the parts of space stations before putting the parts together in an original set up. They role play as astronauts and Mission Control teams as they build the stations while focusing on communication skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the benefits and limitations of space exploration. Working in pairs, they design, write, edit, and publish a brochure outlining a commercial space mission. Students persuade their fellow classmates through presentation to purchase their space package. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students watch a video to explore the history of the space race and space exploration as a whole. They create a timeline detailing important events in the history of space exploration. Students write a descriptive article about an important event in space exploration. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students explore the life and accomplishments of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Through reading and discussion, they recall details from Sally Ride's life. Readings and worksheets for this lesson are included. Full Review »
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