Curated OER
Exploring the Solar System: All About Spacecraft/Spaceflight
Rarely do you find resources that reach high school astronomy learners. Here is something at their level! The physics of flyby missions is explained via several examples. Landing, penetrating, and roving spacecraft are examined. Diagrams...
Curated OER
Model Rockets
Students build a model rocket. In this model rocket activity, students explore a rocket launch cycle. Students investigate the laws of physics for each part of the launch. Students build model rockets and launch at school.
Curated OER
Jet Propulsion
In this science investigation worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to examine jet propulsion. Students respond to 11 questions regarding the investigation.
NASA
Nasa: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology is "the lead US center for robotic exploration of the solar system."
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cephalopods
This site provides links to elementary information about cephalopods. Students and teachers will find links to the blue ring octopus, the giant squid, the cuttlefish, octopus and more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Soda Bottle Boat Experiment
Use the chemical reaction that occurs when mixing a base (baking soda) with an acid (vinegar) to turn a plastic soda bottle into a jet boat.
Other
Smith College: Heron's Steam Engine
From the Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions website. Description of Heron's invention of the aeolipile - a precursor to the steam engine. Includes a graphic depicting a replica of the device.