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  • rockets by size activity

    Rockets by Size

    02.08.10 - This introductory activity to space is good for kindergartners and first graders. It uses a variety of skills -- from cutting and drawing to basic math.

  • Drawing of a space shuttle flying above Earth

    The Right Order

    02.09.10 - In this activity, students become familiar with the parts of the space shuttle and the sequence of a launch.

  • Space shuttle Atlantis shortly after liftoff

    Countdown Begins

    02.02.10 - In this lesson, students associate a countdown with a rocket launch and practice counting from 10 to 1. Graphics to support this lesson are included with the document.

  • A red, yellow and green aurora display fills the night sky

    Dancing Lights

    01.26.10 - An activity for grades 3-5 encourages students to be creative as they explore the beauty, science and mythology of auroras.

  • Amazing Space Logo

    Amazing Space Teaching Tools  →

    01.26.10 - Use these tools to bring space science into your classroom! A description, suggestions for using the resource, and related materials accompany each tool.

  • X-ray image shows hands inside a closed box

    What's Hidden Inside? Activity

    01.19.10 - This lesson challenges students to gather information about items they cannot see, using limited senses.

  • Young girl on a beanbag looking at a laptop computer on her lap

    Homework Topics Grades K-4: Search by Topic

    01.12.10 - Help students find answers to questions about NASA missions, vehicles, science topics and more!

  • A cup is placed upside down into an aquarium

    Dunked Napkin

    In this activity, students experiment to determine that air occupies space.

  • The cover page of the Field Trip to the Moon Educator Guide

    Field Trip to the Moon Educator Guide

    12.15.09 - Students use inquiry-based learning as they work in teams to understand complex systems and design a self-sufficient lunar station. Each team will have two tasks with specific objectives to complete.

  • Water filtration model>

    Cleaning Water Activity

    12.08.09 - This lesson challenges students to create and test a water filtering system.