Curated OER
Exploring the Ares 1X Launch-Parameters
In this rocket launch worksheet, students solve 3 problems about the Ares 1X rocket and its launch, trajectory, and motion in both the vertical and horizontal direction.
Curated OER
Celebrating the Fourth of July!
Young scholars model projectile motion algebraically and graphically; and make predictions based on the quadratic algebraic model.
Curated OER
Solving Imaginary Crimes
High schoolers participate in a forensic science activity. In this crime solving lesson plan, students investigate fingerprints, and other crime scene evidence to solve an imaginary crime.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Start of the Space Race
Looks at the USSR's launch of Sputnik and the galvanizing effect it had on America's motivation to fund aerospace research. NASA was soon formed and more funding was put in place for public education in the sciences and math.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia
This site provides detailed information on the life of Niccolo Fontana. Many links to interesting sites are available throughout this page.