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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Force Normal on Spinning Space Station

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must calculate the number of rotations per hour required to create a certain force normal on a spinning space station.
Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Butterflies in Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In 2009, four painted lady butterflies flew aboard space shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station, where they grew and lived. Students can use original photos from the mission to conduct open-ended scientific investigations to...
Website
NASA

Nasa: Station Location

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real time data on the current orbital location of the International Space Station. Updated once per minute.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 11 16: "Year in Space" Brings Us One Step Closer to Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on some of the things learned from astronaut Scott Kelly's year in space, and how that information will contribute to future space exploration missions. Includes video.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Satellites, Shuttles, and Space Stations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Astronauts and space study.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Satellites, Shuttles, and Space Stations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Astronauts and space study.
Handout
Orpheus Books

Q Files: Technology: Space Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of space exploration is told from the first successful rocket built in 1926 to space probes and the International Space Station.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Space Vacation

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about tourists paying for vacation trips to the space station with astronauts. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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NASA

Nasa: Human Space Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information regarding space exploration. Content includes spaceflight history, real-time data, shuttle information, a gallery of photos, and more information from the NASA archives.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Marshall Space Flight Center

For Students 9th - 10th
In depth information about news and events happening at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Includes photos and videos of numerous astronomical events.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Rocket to Take Supplies to Space Station

For Students 3rd - 5th
A Falcon rocket recently launched in Florida that will carry supplies to astronauts in the International Space Station. This articles summarize the significance of this mission and links to other space features.
Website
Other

International Space Station: Propulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on International Space Station boost procedures. Click to related information.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: International Space Station (Iss)

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides 13 awesome facts about the International Space Station.
Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Spiders in Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With the help of videos and photos, students conduct open-ended scientific investigations to discover how gravity and microgravity affect the life cycle and web design of orb-weaver spiders on the International Space Station.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Iss Astronauts Enjoy First Space Grown Salad

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how astronauts on the International Space Station are learning to grow their own food in space in order to have fresh vegetables to eat. Includes video.
Website
Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts: Julie Payette

For Students 9th - 10th
Julie Payette flew on Space Shuttle Discovery and was the first Canadian to participate in an ISS assembly mission and to board the Space Station. This comprehensive biography describes her professional career.
Website
Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts Brent Thirsk

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Thirsk is scheduled to be a member of Expedition 20 in 2009 to the International Space Station. He will live and work on the ISS for up to six months; an extended stay this is a Canadian first. His duties will include robotic...
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Station Spacewalk Game

For Students 9th - 10th
[Requires Unity Web Player Plug-in] You have the thrilling job of conducting NASA repair work on the International Space Station. However, first, explore the spaceship and learn critical jobs to help power up the space station so that it...
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Multimedia: Three Dimensional Resources: Station Spacewalk Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A game through which students act as astronauts, conducting work on the International Space Station (ISS). Simulations feature footage from actual NASA missions.
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Multimedia: Three Dimensional Resources: Station Spacewalk Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A game through which students act as astronauts, conducting work on the International Space Station (ISS). Simulations feature footage from actual NASA missions.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Outer Space Does to Your Body

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko returned to Earth from a record breaking 340 days aboard the International Space Station. Ever wonder what happens to someone's body when they are in space? Listen on and find out. [2:00]
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Candy Corn in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch NASA astronaut Don Pettit create zero gravity candy corn balls on the International Space Station. [2:57]
Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Place: Thermosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief explanation of the thermosphere home to the International Space Station.
Website
Other

Encyclopedia Astronautica: Manned Spacecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
An index of all major manned missions into space. A great resource and starting point.

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