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NASA Education and the Space Shuttle
Visit the commemorative NASA space shuttle education site to trace the history of the shuttle and learn about the resources created during 30 years of space shuttle missions.
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Exploration: Then and Now -- NASA and Jamestown Module
This educational module consists of four lessons and one introductory activity, "Survival!" Teachers may choose to complete any or all parts of the lessons.
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Trouble in the Troposphere →
Using data sets from MY NASA DATA, students will produce graphs comparing monthly and yearly ozone averages of several U.S. cities.
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NASA Top Stars Showcase →
Use some of the best teacher-created lessons for incorporating NASA's Hubble Space Telescope into science, technology, engineering or mathematics education.
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Jet Propulsion Lesson
Students build a model to demonstrate how a jet engine creates thrust.
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Gummy Greenhouse Gases! →
Build models of molecules out of candy.
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Shuttle Tiles Educator Guides
NASA is offering space shuttle tiles to schools on a first-come, first-served, one-per-institution basis. These guides contain mathematics- and science-related activities for using the tiles.
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Ratios and Proportions Digital Learning Network Event
Given the dimensions of the space shuttle, can you make a 1:25 scale model? This DLN event allows learners to videoconference with a NASA expert and to apply mathematics concepts.
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Solar Energy for Space Exploration
In a problem-based activity, learners study energy, power and circuits; design a solar energy system; and learn about solar panels on the International Space Station.
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Earth Math
Prepare to celebrate Earth Day with problems related to climate change.
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Life in a Sealed Container Module
What are the necessary characteristics of an ecosystem that will support humans as they live on the moon or Mars?
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PBS Design Squad: "One Giant Leap" →
Check out the newest show from the PBS Design Squad. Judy and Adam team up with NASA to help 15-year-old Felipe design a human-powered glider.
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MESSENGER For Teachers →
A variety of resources about the mission to Mercury awaits you.
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Bird's-eye Look at the Sun-Earth System
Students solve for x in formulae such as 4x – 4 – (3x – 4) + 3 = 0 to decode an essay on space weather. They then answer questions about what they have read.
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Weather Science Fair Project Ideas →
Test the hypothesis of these suggested projects.
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Rockets Educator Guide
The guide contains information about NASA's newest rockets, with both new activities and updated ones from the original Rockets Educator Guide.
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Can Sea Water Freeze? →
Experiment by freezing liquids of varying salinity. Learn how it relates to the buoyancy of sea ice and icebergs.
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Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut →
Join in this international educational challenge!
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Inertial Balance
Students demonstrate how to measure mass in microgravity.
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Webinar: NASA's Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum →
Register now for the free online seminar on Jan. 12, 2011. The session will highlight "NASA's Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum" available as a website, a video series and a companion book.