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Satellites and the Radiation Budget

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a prelab discussion about the earth's radiation budget and global warming. They use "trading cards" to find specific websites to research radiation budget questions.
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Cooler In The Shadows

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the concepts of shadows and how they are projected with objects different positions in relation to the sun. They conduct an experiment by observing objects in different positions. Then students record the observations.
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Snow Goggles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students assemble snow goggle models and discuss how snow goggles change the amount of light shining in their eyes.
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Rover Landing Design Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the concepts of forces and motion. They work together to design protective devices for their egg rovers as they are dropped from a specific height. They record their observations and discuss.
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A Study of Astronaut Radiation Dosages

For Students 8th - 10th
In this astronauts and radiation worksheet, students use a graph that shows the altitude of an astronaut versus the exposure to radiation to solve 5 problems. Students interpret the graph to express the amount of radiation at varying...
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NASA Anniversary

For Students 5th - 10th
In this NASA Anniversary worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
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Breaking News English: Moon Water

For Students 5th - 10th
In this water on the moon worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Cosmic Wheels

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars build a scale model of the Solar System and determine the time other planets take to travel around the Sun in comparison to the time of the Earth's revolution. The velocity of the planets are also determined in this lesson.
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Newton's Laws: Making Simple Rockets

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students can use rocketry to understand Newton's Three Laws of Motion.
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Biospheres

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create models, practice inquiry skills, work with fellow students in teams, and reinforce concepts discussed in class all by using the theme of BIOSPHERES.
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Food Categories

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this recognizing the food groups worksheet, students read a breakfast and lunch menu for astronauts and complete a food chart by writing the bold lettered foods in the correct categories. Students write 17 answers.
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Program Your Partner

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the world of robotics. In this robotics lesson, students study the history of robots and work with partners to find out how hard it is to accurately guide robots through simple tasks.
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An Exploration on the Moon

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Google Earth instructional activity, students search the site and answer short answer questions about the moon. Students answer 18 questions.
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The Creation of an Imaginary Species

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students explore the characteristics that distinguish different forms of animal life on Earth which are the results of natural selection and adaptations to their environment. The creatures are created using a game and then drawn by the...
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Stardust Delivers Comet's Clues

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the NASA test center and comet facts through an interactive program. They examine the idea if comets are predictable. They finally analyze the materials that combine to make a comet.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate and explore the three states of matter. They read and discuss the NASA article "The Engine That Does More," identify examples of each state of matter, and as a class complete a section of two worksheets. They...
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars study inventions and how they have impacted us.  For this investigative lesson students study the history of two inventors then pretend that they are an inventor. 
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Dangers of Radiation Exposure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners calculate their yearly exposure rate to harmful high-energy radiation and cumulative effects over time. They use the information to evaluate the various sources of radiation that are of greatest concern for them.
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Fish Stix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore population biology. They describe and demonstrate a visual census technique commonly used to survey reef fish populations. In addition, they analyze and interpret data from surveys of coral reef fish populations.
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Sea and Ice Salinity

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students conduct an experiment.  In this salinity lesson, students learn about sea ice, why it is important and how changing amounts can affect the sea.  Students conduct an experiment to find out the effects of salinity on the formation...
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Designing an Underwater Habitat for Humans

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students consider the limitations of deep water oceanography and design an underwater habitat to support scientists while they complete long term studies under the ocean. For this engineering lesson, students are introduced to the...
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Fire Safety Spelling / Vocabulary Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this fire safety worksheet, students read the fire safety paragraphs and then practice writing spelling and vocabulary words from the paragraphs. Students write 5 words 4 times.
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Is There Liquid Water on Mars?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students assess whether there is liquid water on Mars by analyzing images and data.  In this planetary lesson students analyze temperature and pressure graphs and hypothesize about how water could have flowed on Mars.
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Breaking News English: Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, 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.

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