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- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the physics of flight through video and PowerPoint presentations. They construct and fly model gliders and compete for height, distance, time, etc. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students examine the physics of rocket flight. They build and launch model rockets to measure their performances. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students discover the use of math by electrical engineers. They examine different types of circuits and review safety information. They answer questions and share with a partner. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine orbits and Hohmann transfers. They simulate the orbits of Earth and Mars by using cardboard and string. They discover how aerospace engineers use this information. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore rocket motion with a slingshot-like device that throws a weighted wooden block backward to produce forward motion. First they'll hypothesize the motion of the rocket and wooden block. Then they'll test their theories. In the end, students identify balanced and unbalanced forces in their daily lives. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students view examples of suspension bridges and discuss their structure. They complete a tension and compression experiment with a partner then perform a similar experiment with books. They discuss engineers and how they design and solve problems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider prior knowledge about gravity and flight and learn the physics of the two. They examine the appeal of working for NASA by reading and discussing the article "To Lure Students to Space Careers, A Taste of Flight." They develop and pitch marketing strategies promoting careers in aerospace to young people. Finally they write recommendation letters to NASA. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research different kinds of engineers and investigate what each one does. After completing three days of research and using a research guide sheet, they create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 8 slides but no more than 15. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students read biographies of women who have made contributions to field of aerospace and aeronautics, choose one woman to research, and present their findings to classmates in form of essay, play, poster, or presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the responsibilities and career of an aerospace engineer. They role play being an engineer for NASA's hypersonic flight-test program. Students write a press release and a magazine article about an upcoming test flight. Full Review »
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