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\nNASA Spacecraft meets Comet Temple 1\n

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\nOn Valentines Day in 2011, a NASA spacecraft met comet Temple 1. Introduce the class to the information, evidence, and technology needed to have a date with an orbiting comet. A great look into the science behind great discoveries.\n
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\nHistory of Flight Timeline Activity\n

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\nScholars are introduced to the significant events that led to the development of today's modern forms of air travel. They create a timeline to identify the vital events that are related to man's flight. In addition, they research various...\n
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\n\"Century\n\n
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\nCentury Timeline\n

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\nScholars use the Cosmic Times and the Internet to create a timeline of events from 1916 when Einstein presented the Theory of General Relativity to 2016. Scientific discoveries are the main focus, then pupils add in events from culture,...\n
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\nNASA Robots\n

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\nLearners discuss the needs for robots in space discovery, and take turns simulating a robot and controller to demonstrate the difficulties of programming a robot to successfully complete simple tasks.\n
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\nAstro-Chronology\n

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\nClass members play a version of the game Chronology to determine when certain scientific events occurred in history. Teams play until someone has 5-10 events in the correct order.\n
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\nHistory of Saturn Discoveries\n

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\nStudents interpret how scientists have explored Saturn. For this NASA based astronomy lesson, students create a timeline depicting the study of Saturn from 1610 until 2010. Each student will write a letter to Galileo discussing how the...\n
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\nBlack Hole Apocalypse | Modeling Galaxies\n

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\nOnce, scientists believed black holes to be rare, but modern technology is proving otherwise. Using data from the Hubble telescope, scientists create computer models of distant galaxies. They discover super massive black holes in the...\n
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\nInventive Women - Part 1\n

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\nWhile a woman didn't invent the parasol, three women received patents for their improvements to the original design of umbrellas. In the first of a two-part series on inventive women, class members investigate the patent system to...\n
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\nInside the DNA\n

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\nGet your class to take a closer look at DNA. Pupils conduct research to determine the methods used by scientists to analyze the molecular structure of DNA. The class members investigate different types of molecular imaging along with gel...\n
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\nWhat’s the Problem with Isotropy?\n

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\nSome patterns are so small, we can't see them without the help of technology. The same is true for cosmic microwave background radiation. During this activity and discussion, scholars examine both anisotropic and isotropic items and...\n
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\nSpace Images\n

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\nAs technology advances, so does our understanding of the universe around us. Thanks to the Hubble Telescope, Mars rovers, and other high-resolution cameras, there are amazing photographs of celestial bodies, planets, comets, and more...\n
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\nSpace Station Research Explorer\n

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\nTake a trip into outer space from the safety of your classroom. A great addition to the digital library of any science teacher, this reference offers a behind-the-scenes look at the research going at the International...\n
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\nWondering About Saturn: A Short History\n

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\nYoung scholars read an article about the history of Saturn. They complete reading comprehension tests. They examine what has been discovered on the planet.\n
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\nThe Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) Lesson\n

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\nIntroduce your class to one of the ways that technology is benefiting humanity. The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission involves the data collected by nine satellites from different countries with a united focus on studying world...\n
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\nScience and Engineering Conference\n

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\nYoung scientists present their experimental designs from the previous experiment. The ninth lesson in the series outlines what learners should present, what class discussions should happen, and the solution NASA came up with for the same...\n
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\nLunar Plant Growth Chamber\n

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\nWould astronauts be able to grow their food on the Moon? Teams research plant growth in order to design and build a growth chamber that will function on the lunar surface. They narrow down plant choices based upon their...\n
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\nExploring Dwarf Planet Eris\n

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\nIn this planet Eris worksheet, students read about the discovery of this dwarf planet and its characteristics. Students answer 3 questions about the planets, the classification of planets and the definition of planets. Students define 7...\n
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\nBlinded by the Light!\n

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\nPupils learn of multiple ways astronomers look for planets outside of the solar system. By completing a hands-on activity, scholars discover that trying to see the planets directly because of the glare from the nearby star is nearly...\n
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\nCopycat Engineers\n

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\nIt's often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Young engineers learn about biomimicry, which uses nature to generate engineering ideas, in the fifth lesson of nine in a Life Science unit. Working in groups, they select...\n
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\nCloud Discovery\n

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\nStudents create a HyperStudio stack that describes and illustrates twelve different kinds of clouds. They then make inferences about which types of weather the different types of clouds could help predict.\n
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\nEverything You Should Know about Trappist-1 Exoplanets\n

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\nHave we found the next Earth? Join the host of an interesting physics series as she learns what scientists know about the planets orbiting the star Trappist-1 during an engaging video. Astronomers discuss how they located the system,...\n
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\nNasa's Return To Flight: Testing In\n

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\nPupils explain basic components of the space shuttle stack and the chemical fuel makeup and storage used on the external tank of space shuttle. They discuss findings of Columbia mission accident. and the safety improvements that have...\n
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\nA Turning Point in the Space Shuttle Program\n

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\nStudents study about the Columbia crew and their mission, how space shuttles work, and explore the history of the shuttle program. By accessing many websites imbedded in this plan, students gain a deep understanding of the Space Shuttle...\n
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\nAstronomy as a Career\n

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\nIn this astronomy as a career worksheet, students use 2 graphs to answer 4 questions about the number of PhDs awarded, the number of PhD's awarded compared to Bachelor's degrees in astronomy and factors that might be involved in the...\n
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