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Evidence of Change Near the Arctic Circle →
In this MY NASA DATA lesson, students analyze graphs as evidence and draw a conclusion about polar climate change.
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Math and Science @ Work: Oxygen Generator System
This advanced chemistry activity teaches students about the space station system that uses electrolysis to produce breathable oxygen for the crew.
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X-1 Paper Glider Kit
This NASA educational brief, featuring the X-1, investigates the basics of flight with a paper model of the first supersonic aircraft.
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Maintaining Bone Mineral Density
In this Math and Science @ Work activity, students analyze two exercise countermeasures to determine their effectiveness in maintaining bone density.
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Interactive Space Station Reference Guide
Take a virtual tour of the orbiting outpost.
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NASA-Sponsored Robotics Teams Gear Up for 2012
11.07.11 - The CalGames robot contests have begun! NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. is supporting two competitive high school robotics teams: Space Cookies Team 1868, and Cheesy Poofs Teams 252 and 254.
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The Inverse Square Law of Light
In this lesson, students measure the relationship of the distance of a light source to its brightness.
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INSPIRE Students
03.28.13 - High school students connect virtually with NASA experts and discover the world of NASA.
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Meteorology Educator Guide
The activities in this guide ask students to build and/or test a variety of weather instruments to better understand weather phenomena.
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Scientist Tracking Network →
In this lesson, students correlate surface radiation with mean surface temperature to better understand seasonal temperature variation.
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Lunar Math
This booklet is a guide to some of the mathematical aspects of studying the moon.
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Accelerometers
In this lesson, students build a device to measure the acceleration environments, from +3 g to -3 g, created by different motions.
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Sea Surface Temperature Trends of the Gulf Stream →
In this MY NASA DATA lesson, students use authentic satellite data to explore the seasonal changes in sea surface temperature of the Gulf Stream.
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Optics: Light, Color and Their Uses Educator Guide
Students can make spectroscopes, periscopes and more with the activities and lesson plans in this guide.
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Hurricane Frequency and Intensity →
In this MY NASA DATA lesson, students study hurricane data and research the intensity and frequency of hurricanes using online resources.
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Rocket Science DIY Podcast Module
Blast off into the new school year. Build a podcast about the laws and concepts behind launching rockets.
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Space Math IV
Investigate space phenomena with this collection of mathematical problems and activities.
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Space Shuttle Landing
This Math and Science @ Work advanced physics question teaches students about the landing and deceleration of the space shuttle. Students apply equations of motion, force, work and energy.
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High-Power Paper Rockets
In this lesson, students construct and launch high-power paper rockets, evaluate their flights, and modify their designs to improve flight performance.
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Foam Rocket
Students will learn about rocket stability and trajectory by building rubber-band-powered foam rockets.