Launching Middle School Science Lessons with NASA Resources
NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of human and unmanned space exploration, inspiring generations of learners as only NASA can. This month also marks the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing. NASA is currently working on sending astronauts back to the moon by 2020. The study of space, along with the study of dinosaurs, has been a favorite motivator for middle school learners. This workshop will share some of that excitement by providing an overview of NASA’s accomplishments and knowledge gained. NASA has been committed to strong educational leadership and this workshop will also bring to light the many programs and curriculum materials that can be tailor made to fit the needs of your classroom and the new generation of space explorers that you teach. Strap in and get read for launch!
What Does NASA do?Space Flight Science
- Current missions
- Shuttle and Station
- Moon and Mars
- Solar System
- The Universe
- Aeronautics
- Studying the Earth
- Technology
- NASA History
- NASA in Your Life
- How NASA launches spacecraft and maintains their orbit
- Spacesuits: an astronaut’s personal habitat
- Managing garbage and supplies in space
- Why do astronauts live in “cans?”
- How do astronauts train for microgravity?
- How are water and air recycled in space?
- How do spacecraft use electricity?
- What are the physiological factors affecting life in space?
- What is the environment of space really like (gravity, temperature, pressure)?
- What are the properties of water in space?
- How do toys work differently in space?
- Others TBA
Using NASA’s Education Resources
Workshop will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
For additional information or questions, please call (631) 632-9750
or e-mail cesame@stonybrook.edu
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 9, 2009: High School Protein Modeling Challenge
December 15, 2009: Deadline for undergraduate MARC program fellowships