NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Exploring Physics section in the AEE.Click image for larger version. Exploring Flight section in the AEE.Click image for larger version. Exploring Space section in the AEE.Click image for larger version. Exploring Earth section in the AEE.Click image for larger version.
Exploring Physics - Students experience basic concepts in the area of physics in an interactive and fun hands-on way.

• Space Science - Physics concepts that are important for space travel
• Orbital Chair - Shows the importance of orbital mechanics
• Momentum Machine - Shows the Conservation of Angular Momentum
• Gyro Chair - Demonstrates how gyroscopes work

Exploring Flight - Students will explore the principles of flight, learn about wind tunnels, and simulate being an Air Traffic Controller.

• Aeronautics - How NASA scientists and engineers design aircraft
• The Four Forces on an Airplane - Weight, lift, thrust and drag
• Wind Tunnels - Tour of a retired one and hands-on learning
• Air Traffic Controller - Computer simulated activity

Exploring Space - Students have the opportunity to see themselves in the roles of astronauts, engineers, and research scientists on a simulated space mission performing a variety of tasks and experiments.







Exploring Earth - Students work with scientific information gathered from space missions and high altitude flights to better understand our planet.

• Mission Control - Students support the space station mission and use information to study the Earth.
• Remote Sensing - Pictures taken from high altitude flights are used to study the Earth and its environment.
• Lunar Geology - An Apollo glovebox is used to study simulated moon rocks.

Target Audience: Visiting student groups are fourth, fifth and sixth graders.