In this STEM lesson, students use the NASA Future Flight Design Challenge …
In this STEM lesson, students use the NASA Future Flight Design Challenge activity and website to help them learn how NASA engineers develop and test experimental aircraft to solve a specific problem by using the engineering design process. Students will solve an engineering design challenge based on specific criterion and build and design four paper aircraft based on actual NASA experimental aircraft. They will conduct and test their models and gather data of the results based on the design process and a specific challenge. Lastly, students will evaluate the performance of each aircraft based on engineering requirements.
Making a scale model of the solar system is not a novel …
Making a scale model of the solar system is not a novel idea, but this site restricts its consideration to the Earth, Moon, and Mars and explains in more detail than most. Using balloons for the planetary bodies makes the actual construction simple. A student activity sheet is included.
In this STEM lesson, students will use a pattern to design and …
In this STEM lesson, students will use a pattern to design and build a robotic rover with cardboard and a balloon. They will investigate the engineering challenges of wheels, speed, and friction while they examine the concept of a prototype in engineering. Students will demonstrate the use of potential and kinetic energy and explain ways the rover can be used in space travel and exploration.
In this STEM unit, students participate in an activity to grow plants …
In this STEM unit, students participate in an activity to grow plants in an environment very similar to the moon, which is designed in a unique partnership between NASA scientists and engineers and education professionals. The lesson incorporates leading-edge insight and practical experiences for students on how NASA works with plants. Students will describe the need for life science research on the International Space Station and the moon. They will also identify various plant species that are suitable for lunar plant growth and their requirements. In the culminating activities, students design and construct a working prototype of a plant growth chamber.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach …
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach …
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach …
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This lesson introduces students to the natural resources that help plants grow. …
This lesson introduces students to the natural resources that help plants grow. Students will work in small groups to explore natural resource items and discuss their importance to humans. The teacher then shares with students a booklet about the natural environment, which provides information via a series of concept maps and allows recording of students' experiences and thoughts through both writing and drawing. Students will also read, discuss, and illustrate booklets about seeds and plants.
In this STEM activity, teams of students will form "rocket companies" and …
In this STEM activity, teams of students will form "rocket companies" and compete in a commercial endeavor to construct a rocket capable of lifting payloads into Earth orbit. Through a strong interdisciplinary approach, balancing science with technology, engineering and mathematics, they will develop a budget, purchase construction materials and track expenditures while designing the rocket. Students will apply principles and design, comstruct, test and launch a water rocket using a real-world problem-solving simulation.
In this resource, students will explore information about the sun. It contains …
In this resource, students will explore information about the sun. It contains facts and figures about the sun, an in-depth article describing the physical structure of the sun and how it got its name, a gallery of images, a list of activities and lessons for teachers, and news articles about the sun.
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