Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Resources
"Overview: Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future. Subject: History, Physical Science Level: Middle School Gra...
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Map-a-Buddy
"Overview: Students are introduced to the concept of tracking and spatial movements of animals in relation to the environments in which they live. Students improve their understanding of animal tracking and how technolog...
The Puck Stops Here
"Overview: After learning about the concept of transfer of energy, specifically the loss of kinetic energy to friction, students get a chance to test friction. Student groups are each given a wooden block and different f...
What's New in Aerospace: What Makes Apollo 8 So Special: Author Jeffrey Kluger Explains
"Overview: Jeffrey Kluger, author of ""Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon"" and ""Time"" magazine editor talks about the significance of Apollo 8 Subject: Engineering, History Level: Middle S...
STEM in 30: Building a Better Mousetrap and Inventing the Airplane: All About Patents
"Overview: On this episode of STEM in 30, learn about patents, and how they are used. Subject: History Level: Middle School Grades: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Material Type: Activity/Lab Author: National Air and Space Mu...
Smithsonian Science Starter: Kinetic Energy on the Space Shuttle with Astronaut Ricky Arnold
"Overview: What does kinetic energy have to do with the Space Shuttle? Find out from NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold. Subject: Engineering, Physical Science Level: Middle School Grades: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Material Ty...
Lift: Lighter Than Air Aircraft
"Overview: Learn about the history and dynamics of hot-air balloons. Subject: Physical Science Level: Upper Primary, Middle School Grades: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Material Type: Activity/Lab...
How Things Fly: Drag
"Overview: Find out about two different types of drag: pressure and friction. Subject: Physical Science Level: Upper Primary, Middle School Grades: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Material Type: Act...
Lift: Bernoulli's Principle
"Overview: Find out how Bernoulli's principle helps explain lift. Subject: Physical Science Level: Upper Primary, Middle School Grades: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Material Type: Activity/Lab Au...
What's New in Aerospace: Asteroid Day
"Overview: Asteroid experts discuss the threats asteroids pose and how we are protecting ourselves from the danger they may cause. Subject: Applied Science, Physical Science Level: Upper Primary, Middle School, High Sch...
STEM in 30: Voyage to the Moon: 50 Years Ago and Today
"Overview: Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future. Subject: History, P...