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/Home/Professional Development/Teaching Resources/Lesson Plans/Science/Earth Sciences/Space 87.06.03: Space Shuttle Science Votes:0 Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute Home Space Shuttle Science by Robert W. Mellette Contents of Curriculum Unit 87.06.03: Narrative Introduction Goals And Objectives Rocket Propulsion Systems Environmental Control And Life Support System Clothing Waste Management Systems Lesson Plan Lesson Plan figure available in print form Lesson Plan Bibliography For Teachers Suggested Readings For Students Glossary To Guide Entry This curriculum unit is designed to use the Space Shuttle as a ?vehicle? to teach middle school children basic concepts in science. The introduction of scientific concepts follows the logical progression of a typical Shuttle mission from lift-off to landing. Following the above format, this curriculum begins with a brief overview of America?s Space Transportation System. All ro Read More Go to Site 96.06.12: Space: That Vast Frontier Votes:0 Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute Home Space: That Vast Frontier by Grayce P. Storey Contents of Curriculum Unit 96.06.12: Philosophy Life In Space Travel Through Space Probes and Detectors Conclusion Vocabulary Lesson Plan I Lesson Plan II Lesson Plan III Student Reading List Teacher?s Reading List Bibliography To Guide Entry Philosophy Astronomy is said to excite the imagination in ways that no other area in science can. Often students imagine and talk about floating in space and intergalactic travel. People in many geographic locations have reported sightings of UFO?s. There have been reports of alien infiltration and encounters from outer space phenomena. It is these reports and anxiety that caused my students to be concerned about the vast frontier of space. Some of the major concerns Read More Go to Site Activity: Space Votes:0 A Satellite's Centrifugal Force Grade Level: 4 - 8 Purpose: To investigate satellite motion. Background: Satellites stay in orbit using two forces: the force of gravity and centrifugal force. Gravity pulls the satellite down to earth. Centrifugal force is the outward force on an object caused by its rotation around another object. It's the same force that pushes laundry in a washing machine against the sides during the "spin" cycle. Gravity pulls one way and centripetal pulls the other. The net result is no force on the satellite. Materials: Ball-point pen 3-foot wooden ruler Tape 6 feet of string Rubber band Two rubber balls Metronome Procedure: 1. Take the pen apart removing the ink cartridge. 2. Tape the pen barrel to one end of the ruler, and run the piece of string through the barrel Read More Go to Site Amazing Space Votes:0 Homepage Online explorations The Star Witness news Capture the cosmos Tonight's Sky Homework help CALLING ALL STARGAZERS Become experts! Watch Tonight's Sky , our monthly guide to constellations, planets, and cosmic events. Find links to Amazing Space's latest features, the most recent Hubble pictures, and news for educators at What's new? Reach for the stars! OUR LATEST! Explore… Telescopes from the Ground Up Video: Kids review the activity VISIT Online explorations Find all the classic Amazing Space activities. Get to know our vast universe by exploring its planets, galaxies, comets, black holes, and more … FEATURED NOW: Comet Holmes Dazzles Sky Watchers EXTRA! EXTRA! The Star Witness Get hot space news from the Hubble Space Telescope … EXPLORE Capture the cosmos! Find Read More Go to Site Amazing Space: Explorations Votes:0 Homepage Online explorations The Star Witness news Capture the cosmos Tonight's Sky Homework help Sorry, the activity Astronaut Challenge has been updated and is now Mission Mastermind . Please continue to Mission Mastermind or return to Online Explorations . [ About Us ] [ Contact Us ] [ Glossary ] [ Search ] [ Links ] [ Copyright ] Read More Go to Site Astronomy Jeopardy Review - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AST0012 Astronomy Jeopardy Review An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Shirley Elliott, Montana Endorced by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6 Subject(s): Science/Astronomy Overview: This is an educational game (similar to Jeopardy) Read More Go to Site Bringing the Solar System to Life - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AST0003 Bringing the Solar System to Life An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Sally Spooner School or Affiliation: Sunset Elementary School, Cody, Wyoming Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Astronomy Overvi Read More Go to Site Crashed on the Moon - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-SPA0005 Crashed on the Moon An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Claudia Todd-Sonnichsen School or Affiliation: Ponca City School District, Ponca City, OK Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Sp Read More Go to Site EUVE Satellite Dataflow Demo Lesson Plan Votes:0 SEGway home > for educators > space science > about Satellite Dataflow Demonstration > lesson summary Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (EUVE) Satellite Dataflow Demonstration © 1995-96 the Regents of the University of California by Marlene Wilson and Dennis Biroscak, with contributions from Bill Hammerman and Dan Reimer. Artificial satellites in orbit around the Earth Dr. Seth Shostak/Science Photo Library/ Photo Researchers, Inc. Grade Levels: 4 - 12 Time Requirements: Approximately one-half hour Preparation Time 40 - 60 minutes Class Time Materials: one 6" or 8" ball (slightly deflated) signs (provided) with yarn, string or ribbon tennis ball (optional) cleared space enough for the demo (20' x 20' at least) Student Skills Required: Ball throwing and catching Brief Overv Read More Go to Site Exciting Lesson Plans for Your Classroom Votes:0 Exciting Lesson Plans for Your Classroom Lesson Plans: K-3 Kindergarten: Constellations 1st Grade: Paper Bag Books 2nd Grade: Postcards from the Planets 3rd Grade: Video Newscasts 3rd Grade: Planet Advertisements Kindergarten: Constellations Lesson Objective: 1. The students will be introduced to the origin of the stars they see at night. 2. They will learn that there are groups of stars called constellations. 3. The children will listen to books read by the teacher and then will be given the opportunity to create their own "Constellation Creation." Organization of Learners: The students will individually create their own constellations. They will be given the chance to tell the class a small story explaining their constellation. Instructional Materials and Resources: Microsoft Encarta 199 Read More Go to Site Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: Chapter One Votes:0 This book begins outside in the sunshine. Measurements made of shadows can trace the path of the sun during the day. If measurements begin early in the fall and continue throughout the school year, students will see changes in their observations that are caused by the change of season, as discussed in the next chapter. After the students understand how shadow measurements are made, classroom records may be kept with groups of students taking turns as the shadow measurers and recorders. They can then share their results with the class. This chapter looks first at the phenomenon of shadows (how they are made), then uses measurements of shadows to track the motion of the sun across the sky. A companion activity done in the classroom uses an earth-sun model to reproduce the same pattern of sha Read More Go to Site Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: Chapter Two Votes:0 While the Earth rotates once a day about its axis between the north and south poles, it revolves about the Sun in its orbit but once a year. The seasons are caused by the simple fact that the Earth's axis of rotation is not perpendicular to the plane of its orbit. Rather, the Earth's axis is tilted some 23°.5 away from the perpendicular, as shown in the figure (which is NOT to scale). As the Earth orbits the Sun, the orientation of its rotational axis is held fixed, so that if we imagine it extended into space, it is always pointing towards Polaris, the pole star. As the Earth orbits around the Sun, for a portion of the year the Sun is in the same direction as the tilt happens to be. In other words, the Earth is in a part of its orbit where its tilt direction is towards the direction of th Read More Go to Site Flight Paths of Orbiting Satellites - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-SPA0008 Flight Paths of Orbiting Satellites An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submited By: Katherine Beal School or Affiliation: C.C. Meneley Elementary, Minden, NV Endorsed: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Subject(s): Science/Spa Read More Go to Site Get The Picture Votes:0 What's New Site Map NASA Homepage Search: HOME Science Special Exhibit Satellites and Data Teachers' Corner Ask an Astrophysicist Dictionary Resources Feedback Imagine Home | Teachers' Corner | Lesson Plans | Current page Get The Picture! Overview This lesson was written in accordance with the National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI) format, which focuses on the utilization of instructional television in the classroom. The activities found in this lesson provide students with a hands-on experience which will simulate the process of downloading actual data from a High-Energy Satellite, and allow students to translate these data into colored or shaded pixels. Length of Lesson Two 50 minute periods. Instructional Video/Technology Star Finder #2 Pictures from Data. TI-82 Graphics C Read More Go to Site Glowing Glimpses of our Universe - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AST0009 Glowing Glimpses of our Universe An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Patricia L. Clark School or Affiliation: Hoover Elementary, Medford, OR These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6 Subject(s): Science/Astronomy Overview: Space explor Read More Go to Site Grade Six Science - Exploring Space Votes:0 Science 6 Core Unit: Exploring Space Unit overview The unit examines the impact of technology on the space program, in the past, and at present. Students also have an opportunity to speculate on the direction that space exploration could (or should) take in the future. Due to the nature of the material in this unit, fewer opportunities exist for hands-on activities. However, the unit provides many opportunities to develop Independent Learning, in conjunction with a Resource-Based Learning approach to researching and investigating space exploration. The optional unit, earth's climate , can also be integrated with this unit. Climatic patterns on earth can be studied by analyzing information which has been sent back to earth from weather satellites. These satellites provide us with informatio Read More Go to Site Hawai`i Space Grant Redirect to new URL Votes:0 Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium's Exploring Planets in the Classroom has moved. (www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu) The activity page you are looking for can be found in its new location at: http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/EdibleRocksTe.html You will be redirected automatically in a few seconds; otherwise, just click on the new URL link. Please update your bookmarks and links accordingly. Thanks. spacegr@higp.hawaii.edu SEPTEMBER 2001 Read More Go to Site Hawai`i Space Grant Redirect to new URL Votes:0 Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium's Exploring Planets in the Classroom has moved. (www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu) The activity page you are looking for can be found in its new location at: http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/OrbitsTe.html You will be redirected automatically in a few seconds; otherwise, just click on the new URL link. Please update your bookmarks and links accordingly. Thanks. spacegr@higp.hawaii.edu SEPTEMBER 2001 Read More Go to Site Hawai`i Space Grant Redirect to new URL Votes:0 Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium's Exploring Planets in the Classroom has moved. (www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu) The activity page you are looking for can be found in its new location at: http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/HowOld.html You will be redirected automatically in a few seconds; otherwise, just click on the new URL link. Please update your bookmarks and links accordingly. Thanks. spacegr@higp.hawaii.edu SEPTEMBER 2001 Read More Go to Site Hawai`i Space Grant Redirect to new URL Votes:0 Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium's Exploring Planets in the Classroom has moved. (www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu) The activity page you are looking for can be found in its new location at: http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/Weight.html You will be redirected automatically in a few seconds; otherwise, just click on the new URL link. Please update your bookmarks and links accordingly. Thanks. spacegr@higp.hawaii.edu SEPTEMBER 2001 Read More Go to Site How Satellites See Votes:0 How Satellites See by Christina Wilder TABLE OF CONTENTS: Purpose Objective Data, Illustrations, and Images Procedure Assessment Extensions and Homework Assignments Ties to Science Framework(s) References Related Lessons Return to this Lesson Plan's Summary Page Lesson Plan Purpose This project will compare and contrast three NASA satellites: The Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (EUVE), The COsmic Background Explorer (COBE), and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Other satellite information is included, but the project's focus is a simple introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum as used by the three space observatories. Return to the Table of Contents Lesson Plan Objectives Students will compare physical parts and orbits of each satellite. Students will compare images about each satellite a Read More Go to Site Interplanetary Distance and Travel Time - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-SPA0011 Interplanetary Distance and Travel Time An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Dorthy Diehl School or Affiliation: Mt. Angel Elementary, Mt. Angel, OR Endorsed By: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Subject(s): Science/ Read More Go to Site Lesson Plan on Astronomy and Probability Votes:0 What's New Site Map NASA Homepage Search: HOME Science Special Exhibit Satellites and Data Teachers' Corner Ask an Astrophysicist Dictionary Resources Feedback Imagine Home | Teachers' Corner | Lesson Plans | Current page Lotto or Life: What Are the Chances? Overview Teaching mathematics within a science framework can be both the motivating and the informative keys to delivering a curriculum. In particular, students are naturally inquisitive about space science and the topics surrounding the existence of intelligent life in other parts of our Universe. Tapping into this curiosity, this lesson uniquely combines the concepts of astronomy and probability in order for students to compare the likelihood of intelligent life existing elsewhere in the Universe and winning the lottery. Gr Read More Go to Site Magic School Bus Lost in Space - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AST0002 Magic School Bus Lost In Space An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Kelly Anderson Endorsed by: Don Descy School or Affiliation: Mankato State University Date: February 25, 1998 Grade Level(s): 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Astronomy Description: The way the solar system is structured in the sky can be very confusing to a child. This lesson will help the students know exactly where each planet goes and what it is like on that planet. The students will read about it, create it, and watch a movie about it. Objectives: The students will list the different planets in the solar system. The students will place the planets in their proper place in their diagram. Background Information: This activity can be used with students that have little knowledge about Read More Go to Site Messages into Space Votes:0 Using Binary to Send Messages into Space Objective: To show how messages are sent into space using radio telescopes with the hope that the messages will be received and understood by intelligent life in other solar systems. Activities: The students will: Decode a message that is written in binary code. Study an actual message that was sent by the Arecibo radio telescope. Design a simple picture on graph paper and code it in binary. Materials: For each student: graph paper, pencil copy of 10 by 10 binary code chart copy of message sent from Arecibo For the lesson: Arecibo message with the explanations of some of the symbols drawing of key to show what binary chart looks like uncoded Previous Knowledge Necessary: Knowledge of binary code (ties in with a lesson about computers) Some backgroun Read More Go to Site Poetry of the Skies Votes:0 Poetry of the Skies Objective: Each student writes a poem about outer space or an object in space. Hopefully, this will help excite them about the beauty and magic of what's out there. Activity: The teacher chooses a form of poetry, such as haiku, cinquain or free verse. (Different types of poetry are listed and briefly explained on the following two pages of this lesson.) Each child writes a poem using that type of poetry. The teacher may choose to tell the students the topic of their poems or let the students choose. (A list of possible topics appears at the bottom of this lesson page.) If appropriate, the child can illustrate her poem. Materials: For each student: pencil and piece of paper crayons, markers or other medium if students illustrate poem Procedure: Teacher explains the type Read More Go to Site Solar System Bowl - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-SPA0022 Solar System Bowl An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Jane Whaling, St. Michael, AK Date: 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5 Subject(s): Science/Space Sciences Overview: This lesson is designed for review of the solar system. It is fun for students and involves cooperative learning. The children should have a good working knowledge of the information being reviewed. Objectives: The students will: Strengthen their knowledge of the solar system. Practice working cooperatively in groups. Resources/Materials: solar system notes and handouts paper and pencils nerf ball clock with a second hand Activities and Procedures: Divide the class into two groups. Have each group designate a spokesperson for their group. Give the groups ten to 15 minutes to make up five t Read More Go to Site Solar System Stories - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-SPA0025 Solar System Stories An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Stacy Vincenti Email: svincent@sjc.edu Date: December 2, 1998 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6 Subject(s): Science/Space Sciences Language Arts/Writing (composition) Duration: Two weeks Description: The students will create a 14-to 20-page science fiction book about the solar system. Goals: To become more familiar with the solar system. Objectives: The students will create a 14- to 20-page science fiction book about the solar system with teacher and student aid. Using fiction and non-fiction books, the students will create a book of their own that has at least 3 facts about the solar system on each page. The students will create an accurate title page that includes title, author, publisher, an Read More Go to Site Space Science Institute - Science Education Votes:0 Home - Science Education - Resources for Educators RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS As we develop and evaluate each of our education products, we engage scientists, K-12 teachers, and experts in constructivist learning theory. This helps to ensure scientific accuracy, pedagogical soundness, and practicality of use in the classroom. Kinesthetic Astronomy (including SkyTime and Kinesthetic Mars) Experiential lessons in basic astronomy for grades 6 & up. A Family Guide to Mars (at www.marsquestonline.org) This guide is an innovative collection of puzzles, pictures, poetry, and projects, all designed to stimulate enjoyable co-learning experiences between kids aged 6-12 and the caring adults in their lives. A Family Guide to the Sun (at www.spaceweathercenter.org) This guide is an innovative collection Read More Go to Site The Space Place :: Make a Pop Rocket Votes:0 + Space Place en Español Lea en Español Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket! Build your own rocket using paper and fizzing tablets! Watch it lift off. How high does your rocket go? Print this page for the instructions. Suggestion: Find a grown-up to do this activity with you. Materials: Paper, regular 8-1/2- by 11-inch paper, such as computer printer paper or even notebook paper. Plastic 35-mm film canister (see hints below) Cellophane tape Scissors Effervescing (fizzing) antacid tablet (the kind used to settle an upset stomach) Paper towels Water Eye protection (like eye glasses, sun glasses, or safety glasses) Hints: The film canister MUST be one with a cap that fits INSIDE the rim instead of over the outside of the rim. Sometimes photography shops have extras of these and will be ha Read More Go to Site Way Cool Tools for Mars Exp Teachers Page Votes:0 Way Cool Tools for Mars Exploration Teachers' Resources Back to the Modules Index Introducing the Module Extensions Links to World Wide Web resources: Resources Questions/standards Activity Support Student Worksheets T he primary goal of this module is for students to understand and appreciate that it is necessary to use special tools and equipment to do work and solve problems in space. In order to gain this understanding, they first need to understand Earth-Mars similarities, realize how different the Martian environment is from that of earth, and encounter some of the special problems, like great distance, in exploring another planet like Mars. They should begin by considering what they would need to carry out an exploration of their school playground and then relate that to exploring M Read More Go to Site What is in Outer Space? Votes:0 What is in Outer Space? Objective: To identify objects in outer space To differentiate between objects in our atmosphere and those in space Activities: Class or group discussion about what is in our sky and what is in outer space followed by a worksheet Materials: For each student: worksheet ( one copy included in this packet ) crayons or markers For lesson: pictures of outer space items such as planets, stars, comets, Sun, Moon, etc. (if desired) Procedure: In class or group discussion, ask what can be seen when students look up at the sky, during both night and day. Explain that some of these objects are close enough to us (in our atmosphere) so that a plane can go higher than them. (birds, clouds, telephone poles, rainbows, airplanes, etc.) Others are so far away that it is not possible Read More Go to Site X-ray Spectroscopy and the Chemistry of Supernova Remnants Votes:0 What's New Site Map NASA Homepage Search: HOME Science Special Exhibit Satellites and Data Teachers' Corner Ask an Astrophysicist Dictionary Resources Feedback Imagine Home | Teachers' Corner | Lesson Plans | Current page X-ray Spectroscopy and the Chemistry of Supernova Remnants A Series of Lesson Plans by Allie Hajian and Maggie Masetti (NASA/GSFC) Rick Fowler (Crossland High School) Angela Page (Hyattsville Elementary School) Objectives - Students will read and write about the chemistry and spectroscopy of stars and supernova remnants, as well as understand their relevance and impact on human life. Students will also learn about cutting edge technology that will help us to build better instruments with which to study the Universe. 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