This video segment adapted from NOVA relates the dramatic story of vulcanologists …
This video segment adapted from NOVA relates the dramatic story of vulcanologists trying to predict the timing of the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines.
In this lesson, students will examine time lapse photos and videos to …
In this lesson, students will examine time lapse photos and videos to see the movement of stars during the night. Students will use star wheels to track the visibility of constellations throughout the year and graph the number of days a constellation is visible each month. Using data from the graphs, they will collaboratively construct a large-scale model of the sun, Earth, and constellations to better understand the role Earth's movement and axial tilt play in the visibility of stars. Finally, students will draw a diagram and write an explanation of the apparent movement of stars using data from the graphs and class model. This lesson results from the ALEX Resource Gap Project.
Students will utilize Solar System Scope website to explore the night sky …
Students will utilize Solar System Scope website to explore the night sky at different locations to determine how latitude and time of year affect the visibility of constellations, planets, and other celestial objects.
This is a set of three, one-page problems about mass and power …
This is a set of three, one-page problems about mass and power of spacecraft. Learners will use multi-step equations to solve several diverse problems. Options are presented so that students may learn about different types of power systems to generate electricity through a NASA press release or by viewing a NASA eClips video [7 min.]. This activity is part of the Space Math multi-media modules that integrate NASA press releases, NASA archival video, and mathematics problems targeted at specific math standards commonly encountered in middle school.
This activity helps students learn about the three different types of muscles …
This activity helps students learn about the three different types of muscles and how outer space affects astronauts' muscles. They will discover how important it is for astronauts to get adequate exercise both on Earth and in outer space. Also, through the design of their own microgravity exercise machine, students learn about the exercise machines that engineers design specifically for astronaut use.
Students are introduced to the futuristic concept of the moon as a …
Students are introduced to the futuristic concept of the moon as a place people can inhabit. They brainstorm what people would need to live on the moon and then design a fantastic Moon colony and decide how to power it. Students use the engineering design process, which includes researching various types of energy sources and evaluating which would be best for their moon colonies.
Through the NSF-funded My Sky Tonight program, we have created a set …
Through the NSF-funded My Sky Tonight program, we have created a set of research-based, science-rich astronomy activities that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for pre-K aged children, and trained hundreds of educators at museums, parks, and libraries across the U.S. on how to effectively engage their youngest visitors (ages 3 – 5) in astronomy.
Build your own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet. …
Build your own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet. With this orbit simulator, you can set initial positions, velocities, and masses of 2, 3, or 4 bodies, and then see them orbit each other.
Build your own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet. …
Build your own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet. With this orbit simulator, you can set initial positions, velocities, and masses of 2, 3, or 4 bodies, and then see them orbit each other.
In this activity, students play the roles of detectives investigating the loss …
In this activity, students play the roles of detectives investigating the loss of a city's water supply by evaporation. They will design an experiment to see whether heat or wind causes the greater loss of water, conduct the experiment, and write a report detailing their findings.
This lesson introduces students to myths about the auroras in different cultures. …
This lesson introduces students to myths about the auroras in different cultures. The class will read a story relating to legends of the aurora and share their reactions to the story. The teacher must select and obtain one or more books from a list provided. For homework, students will create their own myth regarding the aurora. This is lesson two of a collection of five activities that can be used individually or as a sequence; concludes with a KWL (Know/Want-to-know/Learned) assessment activity.
This file contains links to 15 YouTube videos that I have created …
This file contains links to 15 YouTube videos that I have created to accompany the Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project labs. I use screen capture video to demonstrate the use of these labs. These are provided to my students who use the labs in an online course setting.
Searchable database of resources and opportunities for students and educators. See Citizen …
Searchable database of resources and opportunities for students and educators. See Citizen Science opportunities for assignment and activity inspiration. See All Topics index in addition to the Educational Materials search.
NASA's webpage for educators. Includes lesson plans, videos, published articles, and additional …
NASA's webpage for educators. Includes lesson plans, videos, published articles, and additional teaching resources and websites to improve your science curriculum.
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil invites you to head outside and …
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil invites you to head outside and take a look at all the incredible things you can see with your naked eye.
Chapters: Introduction: Naked Eye Observations Classifying Stars by Magnitude Star Colors Constellations Names of Stars Light Pollution Why Do Stars Twinkle? Naked-Eye Planets The Sky's Motion Which Stars Can We See? Review
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