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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Good Vibrations Remote Sensing data Collection: Thermal Emission Spectrometer

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The Mars Global Surveyor spent two years creating a mineral map of the planet Mars using thermal emission spectrometry. To help young astronomers understand this remote sensing instrument, have them simulate how data is collected and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Nuclear-Powered Space Probes

For Students 7th - 10th
In this space probes worksheet, students read about radioisotope thermoelectric generators and how they work. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Stardust Comet Sample Return Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
A rendezvous with a comet was the goal for NASA's Stardust mission. Read about the mission and the comet here.
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Stardust: Be a Spacecraft Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
Some interesting projects for students interested in the space program.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Stardust

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information regarding the NASA mission to understand and protect our planet.