Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Resources
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The Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969 introduced The Lunar …
The Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969 introduced The Lunar Laser Ranging Interplanetary Experiment led by Hildreth (Hal) Walker Jr. This ongoing experiment measures Earth's distance from the Moon
Students explore orbit transfers and, specifically, Hohmann transfers. They investigate the orbits …
Students explore orbit transfers and, specifically, Hohmann transfers. They investigate the orbits of Earth and Mars by using cardboard and string. Students learn about the planets' orbits around the sun, and about a transfer orbit from one planet to the other. After the activity, students will know exactly what is meant by a delta-v maneuver!
Move the sun, earth, moon and space station to see how it …
Move the sun, earth, moon and space station to see how it affects their gravitational forces and orbital paths. Visualize the sizes and distances between different heavenly bodies, and turn off gravity to see what would happen without it!
Move the sun, earth, moon and space station to see how it …
Move the sun, earth, moon and space station to see how it affects their gravitational forces and orbital paths. Visualize the sizes and distances between different heavenly bodies, and turn off gravity to see what would happen without it!
Humans have been on a mission to learn more about the red …
Humans have been on a mission to learn more about the red planet. Use this content guide to learn more about the challenges facing robotic explorers of Mars.
In this unit, students will solve a mystery about changes in oyster …
In this unit, students will solve a mystery about changes in oyster larvae in the Salish Sea, causing oyster farmers to send their larvae to Hawaii until they grow stronger. They will look for clues in: • activities and games, articles, and films that introduce the concepts of habitat and ecosystem • structures and behaviors for survival in intertidal zone habitats • the Earth-moon-sun interactions that drive the tides • the importance of First Foods of the intertidal to first nations communities; • how intertidal organisms interact across the Salish Sea food web Afterward, they will arrive at the importance of a balanced carbon cycle in the health of the ocean and use a full scientific investigation to test if their local waters have a healthy pH for oyster larvae and other shelled creatures. Clear pathways of hope are woven into this complex issue, so students know that scientists and leaders are working to solve this problem - and kids can help!
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