Florida International University
The Good, the Bad and the Nasty Tasting
Examine the benefits of chemical defense mechanisms. Organisms in oceans use chemicals to ward off predators. Duplicate this adaptation using a hands-on experiment in which you ward off your predators (your pupils) with some...
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I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Students contemplate the questions raised by the book/movie I, Robot. In this theoretical physics lesson, students consider the pros and cons as well as the possibility of robots that can think.
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House Two: The Red and Blue House - Schroder House, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Students analyze the architecture of the Red and Blue House in The Netherlands. In this architecture analysis lesson, students analyze The Schroder House and complete discussion questions. Students also complete follow up activities,...
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My Angle on Cooling
Students explore how the angle and distance of an object can change it's temperature. After reviewing how the position of the Earth affects the temperature of the planet, student groups design and perform an experiment to test how...
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The Journey of Sacagawea
Learners examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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Using Infinitives In Context
In this using infinitives in context worksheet, students read an article containing infinitives, then interactively complete 8 sentences with immediate online feedback.
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NASA's Mars gamble pays off
Students read an article about NASA and Mars and complete short answer questions about the article. In this Mars lesson plan, students also create a scale model of the solar system.
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Cooler In The Shadows
Students investigate the concepts of shadows and how they are projected with objects different positions in relation to the sun. They conduct an experiment by observing objects in different positions. Then students record the observations.
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How To Keep Gelatin From Melting
Learners investigate the concept of heating and prevention of temperature increase while they design a platform made to hold gelatin that is exposed to heat from melting. Students make observations and rate the effectiveness of their...
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Titan and the Other Moons of Saturn
Students identify and describe the moons of Saturn. They sort the moons by their characteristics. They write a paragraph describing the moons to end the lesson.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Apollo to the Moon
This resource offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. space program and the role President John F. Kennedy took in setting the agenda for manned space flight to the moon.
NASA
Nasa: Human Space Flight
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.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Austin Center for Space Research
The homepage of the Center for Space Research at the University of Texas whose mission is "to conduct research in orbit determination, space geodesy, the Earth and its environment, exporation of the solar system, as well as expanding the...
NASA
Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Homepage
Homepage of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center including latest news, maps and directions, upcoming missions, photo and movie gallery, and more.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Usn
Biography of Alan Shepard, who was the first American in space and a pioneer of the space age.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Apollo 13
This site contains facts and images pertaining to the crew, spacecraft, and mission of Apollo 13.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Young scholars acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine...
NASA
Nasa: John F. Kennedy Space Center (Ksc)
This exciting site provides a wealth of shuttle information, tours and exhibits at the center, and historical information.
Other
Historic Wings: John Glenn Friendship 7
The story of America's first astronaut to orbit the earth during the Mercury Space program. After launching the program click on continue or on the numbers to learn about the story of the Mercury program and the first American to orbit...
PBS
Pbs: Red Files: Secret Soviet Moon Mission
PBS offers biographies and stories from the early days of the Soviet Space program, which prompted the Space Race and nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union.
NASA
Nasa: Jsc Home Page
NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near Houston, Texas and was constructed as "the primary center for: design, development testing of spacecraft and associated systems for human flight; selection and training of astronauts; planning...
Other
Sstl
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. works with the Surrey Space Centre to "provide rapid and cost-effective satellite mission."
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets the Explorers
View photographs of space craft and read about their assembly, launching, and where they went.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Nasa Timeline
This interesting NASA timeline provides the dates and facts about the important events and people involved in space exploration in the United States.