Curated OER
Online Planetary Tour
Students develop an interactive presentation about the planets for their fictional interplanetary travel agency. They demonstrate their knowledge of internet research techniques and the Solar System through their interactive planetary...
Curated OER
A Classical & Relativistic Trip to a Black Hole
Students calculate distance, velocity, acceleration and time on their fantasy trip to the black hold. They apply Newton's Laws of Motion and calculate circular motion. They discuss any questions that may arise.
Curated OER
Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing
Learners complete this introductory lesson in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its goals.
Curated OER
Worksheet 4. Reading: The First Woman in Space
In this vocabulary review learning exercise, students read a brief 4 paragraph selection about the first woman in space and answer 10 multiple choice questions pertaining to it.
Curated OER
Searching for a Career
Students research their dream career while taking notes. They create a timeline for reaching their career goal.
Curated OER
Specializing in Space
In this literature book review activity, young scholars read a nonfiction book about space or space exploration before choosing a topic to explore further. They choose from 7 activities such as designing a model, writing a letter, write...
Curated OER
Crossword: Midnight on the Moon
In this reading crossword worksheet, students solve 18 clues and place words into the puzzle. All pertain to the book Midnight on the Moon.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully
In this English activity, students read "Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
To Be or Not To Be
Fifth graders investigate and conduct an interview associated with a career they are considering. They present the information in an expository writing piece using a different point of view.
Curated OER
Planetary Tourism
Students pretend they are the first student to be allowed in space. They examine all nine planets on their journey. They complete a KWL chart and worksheets before they do their research. They create an itinerary of their tour and...
Curated OER
Body Changes in Space
Learners explain the cause of and effects of fluid shift in a microgravity
environment. Students identify the effects of microgravity during long duration space flight. Learners describe research on cardiovascular effects in microgravity...
Curated OER
Toys in Space
Studentsexplore how gravity affects the operation of toys and simple machines. They watch a video and experiment with simple machines.
Curated OER
Impulsive Force Model
In this impulsive force worksheet, students calculate speed, force, and velocity for several word problems as it relates to the concepts in physics. Students also apply the momentum conservation equation to each problem.
PBS
Pbs: Space Station Astronaut Training
Part of a PBS series about the International Space Station dealing with astronaut training specifically for constructing and operating the station. Links to other sites with lots of information on the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Training Timeline
A great interactive look at what it takes to become an astronaut. This timeline displays the process that the class of 2004 went through to become astronauts.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Training Timeline
A great interactive look at what it takes to become an astronaut. This timeline displays the process that the class of 2004 went through to become astronauts.
Other
Nasda: Astronaut Training Facility (Atf)
Web page from the National Space Development Agency of Japan about the Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) for Japanese astronauts preparing for missions on the International Space Station (ISS).The web page is one part of the web site for...
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Journals
Read journals from different astronauts and discover how they viewed their work and experiences. Discover different training and space missions that these astronauts have been a part of in NASA.
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Astronaut Life
This comprehensive site provides biographies of Canadian astronauts and describes their training process, missions and history. It also explores what it is like to live in space. There is even information about how to invite an astronaut...
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Astronauts (Level 2)
This site has a description on what you need to do to become an astronaut. Learn about astronaut training and assignments. Vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Printable version available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
Other
Nasda:japanese Astronaut Wakata's Training
This site from the National Space Development Agency of Japan has links to information on the various types of astronaut training experiences connected with the construction of the International Space Station (ISS). Japanese Astronaut...
NASA
Nasa: Selection and Training of Astronauts [Pdf]
NASA information on the qualifications required of astronaut candidates and how often astronaut selection is made. Various job descriptions are included and details of several types of training programs are provided.
NASA
Hsf Outreach: How to Become an Astronaut 101
NASA Human Space Flight Outreach page where Lt. Col. Cady Coleman talks about what it's like to be an astronaut and how a passion for high school chemistry led her to become a scientists and shuttle crew member. Her role on the STS-93...