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Astrobiology: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool
Get PDFThis product consists of eight astrobiology after-school activities, each of which may be completed in about one hour. The science of astrobiology is concerned with the question of whether or not life exists on other planets. These activities were adapted for use in afterschool programs with ages 5-12. A Astrobiology: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool was produced by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) as a part of a 18 month study and demonstration project funded by NASA. Educational levels: Informal education
Beyond the Solar System: Expanding the Universe in the Classroom
No full textThis DVD combines the latest scientific and educational research to help teachers in grades 8-12 deepen their own and their students’ understanding of our universe and of the nature of science. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in association with NASA, Beyond the Solar Systemthe DVD is filled with video, print, and online resources. It is designed for Earth and space science educators, physical science educators, professional development providers, and classroom use. The National Science Education Standards includes the topic of origin and evolution of the universe as part of the essential content of Earth and space science understanding. Yet providing concrete, inquiry-based experiences for students to learn these concepts can be a challenge for teachers. Beyond the Solar SystemThis DVD contains more than two hours of video, organized into two modular strands of material -- science content, and teaching and learning resources. These are intended to promote greater understanding of the scientific concepts through discussion and reflection, activities, and application of the ideas to teaching. Also included are lesson plans, student guides, assessments, content background, summaries of relevant standards, and links to further resources. These instructional materials are provided in PDF format and can be printed from a computer. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division
MY NASA DATA: Carbon Monoxide and Population Density
No full textThis lesson is designed to help students gain knowledge in using the MY NASA DATA Live Access Server (LAS) to specify and download a microset of data, then use the data to investigate the carbon monoxide level at a fixed latitude. Using the LAS, students will download data, and will then use a spreadsheet program to create maps of the carbon monoxide level for a particular latitude. They will then look for trends and explore the population density for selected points along the latitude (urban or rural). The lesson provides detailed procedure, related links and sample graphs, follow-up questions and extensions, and Teacher Notes. Educational levels: High school
Star Witness News: Albert Einstein, A Genius... Relatively Speaking
No full textThis story highlights Albert Einstein’s miracle year when he wrote five scientific papers. Connections are made between Einstein’s work and that of the Hubble Space Telescope. The article is from the Amazing Space science newspaper, The Star Witness, which can be used as a science content reading. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
MY NASA DATA: Does Humidity Affect Cloud Formation?
No full textIn this lesson, students download cloud coverage and surface data from the NASA Clouds and Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) Student’s Cloud Observations On-line (S’COOL) student observation database website, then use a spreadsheet program to develop plots of the data. Students explore the relationship between cloud coverage and humidity for low-, mid-, and high-level clouds. The lesson provides detailed procedure, related links and sample graphs, follow-up questions and extensions, and Teacher Notes. Educational levels: Middle school
Swift: Eyes Through Time
No full textThis six-unit curriculum consists of an educator’s guide accompanied by videos, one for each unit. It uses gamma-ray burst science to teach various standards-aligned topics in science and mathematics that illustrate the scientific process. Lesson plans, handouts for both teachers and students, and standards-alignment information are provided for each unit. This curriculum was developed by the Educational Services division of Penn State Public Broadcasting. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
Telescopes From the Ground Up: Online Exploration
No full textThis modular activity traces the history of telescope development and highlights the interplay between technological and scientific advances. Milestones in telescope development are highlighted in the ten sections called “eras,” with specific examples included in the associated “telescope pages.” The human component is highlighted in the biography pages that provide a glimpse of the inventors and astronomers behind the telescopes. The science of light and telescopes is presented in the section called “Get to the root of it” that can be used for review, learning the basics, or remediation. Detailed teacher pages, identified as Teaching Tips on the title page of the activity, provide science background information, lesson plan ideas, related resources, and alignment with national education standards. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Informal education, General public
Calculator Controlled Robots: Hands-On Math and Science Discovery
Get PDFThis curriculum includes ten missions and three exploration extensions that provide activities for up to a semester and focus largely on the space exploration theme. It is designed to engage students in hands-on inquiry based learning. It addresses science and technology standards, and specifically focuses on math content and process standards. Although other models will work, the curriculum is geared towards using a Texas Instruments (IT) 83 or 84 series graphing calculator with a Norland research calculator robot. The curriculum can be used in math, science, technology, or after school classes. Students create programs in TI-BASIC to run their robots. Missions are sequentially built on the knowledge of previous activities. Step-by-step programming instructions are provided in the first missions, gradually leading students to create their own programs in later missions. Students use and apply math and science concepts to direct their robots through a variety of challenges. In addition to the detailed activities, teachers are given opportunities to draw on their students’ hands-on experience to reach a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Several open-ended questions and extension activities are included to encourage potential scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and computer programmers to explore their fields. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
Annotation of: 3-D Simulations of Magnitude 7.1 Earthquakes Along the Hayward Fault
No full textThis resource is used in the Living in Earthquake Country Teaching Box, Lesson 4, activity 2, "Predicting Wave Damage". It provides animations showing how waves travel away from the epicenter of an earthquake along the Hayward Fault. The resource being annotated is: DLESE-000-000-008-839
Annotation of: Plate Tectonics: Diverging, Converging, and Transform Boundaries
No full textThis resource is used in the Mountain Building Teaching Box, Lesson 5, activity 2, 'Plate Boundaries and Mountain Formation'. The Plate Tectonics Lab, part 2 (Post Lab) is used as background material for students to familiarize themselves with plate tectonics and the geologic processes at work at convergent and divergent boundaries. The page of the resource being annotated is: http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/pt/plate/4/ptpt4_3a.html