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
ALERT:
Protein Challenge Rescheduled to March 6
DEADLINES
February 17
Application Deadline: Chancellor's Education Pipeline
Biomedical Research Award for Community College Students
February 17
Application Deadline: Summer Undergraduate Stem Cell Research Program
March 18
Application Deadline: BioPREP
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 10
Living World Lecture: The Origin of Birds from Other Dinosaurs (Mark Norell)
February 17
Astronomy Open Night: The Exoplanetary Systems: Very, Very Unexpected New Worlds (Michal Simon)
February 24 - POSTPONED TO MARCH 9
Physics Open Night: Ancient Materials and Artworks illuminated by Synchrotron Light (Eric Dooryhee)
February 25
Geology Field Trip: Interpreting the Geologic Setting of Your School Campus Using Digital Elevation Models (DEMS) (Dr. Gil Hanson)
March 6
Protein Modeling Challenge