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Life in Space: International Space Station

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the potential challenges of living in space.  For this investigative lesson students search the Internet to locate 16 nations that are working together to build the Independent Space Station, then they divide into...
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The Solar System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the solar space program and research what options are the most viable.  In this solar system lesson students view a video on the solar system, research the Internet and make recommendations. 
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Collecting the Rays

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils investigate the affect shape has on the ability of a solar panel to collect sunlight.  In this collecting sunlight using a solar panel lesson plan, students determine which solar panel shape collects the most sunlight.  Pupils use...
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Distance in Space

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore space science by measuring distances between planets. In this solar system instructional activity, 6th graders view a Bill Nye video and discover the conversion between the metric system and imperial measuring...
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Weight No More

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students relate the concept of gravity to math. For this algebra lesson, students define scientific terminology relative to gravity, weight and centripetal force. They measure the different dimensions of a cylinder as they discuss the...
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Science: Breathing in Space

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine the amount of air they use during rest and activity. They conduct experiments to calculate the number of breaths needed to empty a jug of water by exhaling through a tube into the container. Then, they figure how much...
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Weightlessness Demonstration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept that free-fall eliminates the local effects of gravity. They discuss what an Earth-orbiting spacecraft experience is like as well as the terminology of weightlessness. Their lab experiment commences.
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Weightlessness Demonstration

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate gravity.  In this weightless lesson plan students complete a lab activity about how a free fall might effect how one perceives gravity.
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Electromagnitism Applications

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners experiment on magnets and electricity. In this physics activity, students determine what factors affect the strength of a magnetic field. They design an experiment to determine how electromagnetic field strength varies with...
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Toys in Space

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupilsexplore how gravity affects the operation of toys and simple machines. They watch a video and experiment with simple machines.
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LIFE IN SPACE Human Body: An Un-Earthly Home

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine an effect of zero gravity on the human body using a baby food jar, balloons and a jar with a large mouth.
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Oceans

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize that nearly three quarters of the Earth is covered by ocean. They locate the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic oceans on a map. They describe the difference between ocean water and fresh water.
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Collecting Electromagnetic Radiation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using different experiments and activities explore electromagnetic radiation and the effect on the Earth.
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Soybeans in Space

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils work together to design an experiment that compares and contrasts differnet plant cultivation systems. In groups, they evaluate the results of the experiment to discover if the cultivation system could be used in space. They...
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Body Changes in Space

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explain the cause of and effects of fluid shift in a microgravity environment. Students identify the effects of microgravity during long duration space flight. Students describe research on cardiovascular effects in microgravity...
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The Hundred Penny Box

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research payload specialists and see how many are men and how many are women and what countries they come from. They then create an excel spreadsheet to reflect data they found and must have two graphs for interpretation.
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Is It Lunar or Lunacy?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the moon and its phases. Individually, they draw a sketch of each phase of the moon and read a short article about Galileo. To end the instructional activity, they examine the difference between...
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"Space" Investigations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders understand the patterns of change observable on Earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system. They identify the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system.
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We're On A Mission!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Mars Exploration Rover mission. In groups, they design their own mission while participating in a webquest. They write an essay using the information they gathered to propose their mission to the President. ...
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Mass and Weight

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore the science topics of mass and weight. In this mass and weight lesson, students determine the difference between mass and weight as they discuss the definitions and the application the definitions.
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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study the origins and background of the pecan.  In this agriculture lesson students divide into groups, complete an activity and worksheets.

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