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AERONAUTICS EDUCATORS GUIDE

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PLANETARY GEOLOGY

[PDF] Planetary Geology pdf 15-Sep-1999 (7M)

This educator's guide features exercises grouped into five units: 1) introduction to geologic processes, 2) impact cratering activities, 3) planetary atmosphere, 4) planetary surfaces, and 5) geologic mapping.]
 

OUR MISSION TO PLANET EARTH

[PDF] Our Mission to Planet Earth pdf 15-Sep-1999 (1M)

This teacher's guide for grades K-4 includes activities such as setting up a terrarium as an Earth System model to demonstrate the water cycle, the greenhouse effect, and the difference between global warming and cooling. Students can also create their own models of instruments and satellites and learn about careers in Earth System Science.
 

MICROGRAVITY
[PDF] Microgravity Teachers Guide pdf 15-Sep-1999 (5M)

The study of the states of matter and their interactions in microgravity is an exciting opportunity to expand the frontiers of science. This guide contains excellent background information accompanied by classroom activities that enable students to experiment with the forces and processes microgravity scientists are investigating today.
 

MATHEMATICS OF MICROGRAVITY

[PDF] Mathematics of Microgravity pdf 15-Sep-1999 (1M)

This publication identifies the underlying mathematics and physics principles that apply to microgravity.
 

MICROGRAVITY FALL INTO MATHEMATICS

[PDF] Microgravity Fall Into Mathematics pdf 15-Sep-1999 (214K)

The great minds of microgravity, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, are the subjects of this NASA Educational Brief. Challenge your students with three "Try This" problems. The brief concludes with descriptions of four types of microgravity platforms.
 

EXPLORING THE MOON

[PDF] Exploring the Moon pdf 15-Sep-1999 (8M)

This teacher's guide has been designed for use in upper elementary through high school. Provided in the guide is background information about the moon. The activities are divided into three units: Pre-Apollo, Learning from Apollo, and the Future.
 

EXPLORING METEORITE MYSTERIES

[PDF] Exploring Meteorite Mysteries pdf 15-Sep-1999 (7M)

The study of meteorites provides a unifying theme that links almost every aspect of Earth and planetary science with mathematics, physics, chemistry and even biology. This educator guide provides information and acitivities related to meteorites and their origins, whether it be Mars, asteroids, or the moon.
 

THE BRAIN IN SPACE

[PDF] The Brain in Space pdf 15-Sep-1999 (3M)

The study of the ways in which the body's brain, spinal cord, and network of nerves control the activities of animals and humans is called neuroscience. This guide targets a high school audience and provides background material and activities related to NASA's Neurolab research.
 

AMATEUR RADIO IN SPACE

[PDF] Amateur Radio in Space pdf 15-Sep-1999 (3M)

This educator's guide contains background information on the Space Amateur Radio EXperiment (SAREX) designed to facilitate communication between astronauts in orbit with students on the ground. Hands-on activities in this guide explore concepts related to amateur radio in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology.
 
[PDF] Aeronautics Educator Guide pdf 15-Sep-1999 (3M)

Aeronautics: The activities in this educator guide are divided into three chapters: Air, Flight, and We Can Fly, You and I. They are designed to be uncomplicated and fun and have been tested in countless classrooms and workshops.
 

MICROGRAVITY DEMONSTRATOR

[PDF] Microgravity Demonstrator pdf 15-Sep-1999 (936K)

The Microgravity Demonstrator is a tool designed by NASA engineers to demonstrate and teach principles of microgravity science and relationships to science and math. The manual provides instructions for building a microgravity demonstrator and includes classroom activities.

 

ROCKETS


In this area you will find a Teacher's Guide for Rocketry. Learn all about the history, scientific principles and mathematics of Rockets through exciting problem-solving and cooperative learning activities.

[PDF] 00 Rocket Cover pdf 17-Sep-1999 (73K)
[PDF] 01 Table Of Contents pdf 15-Sep-1999 (30K)
[PDF] 02 How to Use Guide pdf 15-Sep-1999 (266K)
[PDF] 03 Rocket History pdf 15-Sep-1999 (352K)
[PDF] 04 Rocket Principles pdf 15-Sep-1999 (91K)
[PDF] 05 Practical Rocketry pdf 15-Sep-1999 (183K)
[PDF] 06 Activities Table of Contents pdf 15-Sep-1999 (95K)
[PDF] 3-2-1 Pop! pdf 15-Sep-1999 (249K)
[PDF] Altitude Tracking pdf 15-Sep-1999 (98K)
[PDF] Antacid Tablet Race pdf 15-Sep-1999 (77K)
[PDF] Balloon Staging pdf 15-Sep-1999 (64K)
[PDF] Bottle Rocket Launcher pdf 15-Sep-1999 (87K)
[PDF] Bottle Rocket pdf 15-Sep-1999 (78K)
[PDF] Newton Car pdf 15-Sep-1999 (170K)

 

  SPACE BASED ASTRONOMY Learn more information about Astronomy. Here you'll find a Space Astronomy Teacher's Guide specifically for teaching students in grades 5-8. [PDF] Space Astronomy Teacher Guide Part 1 pdf 16-Sep-1999 (339K)
[PDF] Space Astronomy Teacher Guide Part 2 pdf 16-Sep-1999 (1M)
[PDF] Space Astronomy Teacher Guide Part 3 pdf 16-Sep-1999 (181K)
 

SPACE FOOD AND NUTRITION

[PDF] Space Food and Nutrition pdf 16-Sep-1999 (1.72M)

From John Glenn's mission to orbit Earth to the International Space Station program, space food research has met the challenge of providing food that tastes good and travels well into space. This NASA educator guide brings that research into the classroom with activities that emphasize hands-on education.
 

SUITED FOR SPACEWALKING

[PDF] Suited for Spacewalking pdf 16-Sep-1999 (6M)

This guide begins with brief discussions of the space environment, the history of spacewalking, NASA's current spacesuit, and work that astronauts do during spacewalks. These are followed by a design brief that challenges students to design a spacesuit prototype for a Mission to Mars and classroom activities.
 

INVESTIGATING PLANTS IN SPACE

[PDF] Investigating Plants in Space pdf 16-Sep-1999 (2M)

Students will grow AstroPlants through a life cycle, and in the process will become well aquainted with germination, orientation, growth, flowering, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis and seed development.
 

757 GLIDER KIT

[PDF] 757 Glider Kit pdf 16-Sep-1999 (198K)

Each glider challenge calls for students to develop abilities to identify and state a problem, design a solution, implement a solution, and evaluate the solution.
 

NASA GREAT OBSERVATORIES

[PDF] NASA Great Observatories pdf 16-Sep-1999 (346K)

The Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, and the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory are three of NASA's four great observatories. Each model, which consists of several reproducible pages of instructions, requires scissors, glue, tape, dowel rods and other supplies for construction.
 

SOLAR SYSTEM PUZZLE KIT

[PDF] NASA Great Observatories pdf 15-Sep-1999 (1M)

By assembling the puzzle, hand-coloring the bodies of the solar system, and viewing the puzzle's 12 sides, students will reinforce their knowledge of the many fascinating worlds that make up our solar system.
 

SPACE SHUTTLE GLIDER

[PDF] Space Shuttle Glider pdf 15-Sep-1999 (156K)

Build a 1:300 centimeters scale model of the U.S. Space Shuttle orbiter.


 

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