In this audio resource from NOVA: "To the Moon," astronaut Gene Cernan …
In this audio resource from NOVA: "To the Moon," astronaut Gene Cernan recounts his harrowing experience during America's first attempt to do work in outer space.
Students discover the scientific basis for the use of inclined planes. Using …
Students discover the scientific basis for the use of inclined planes. Using a spring scale, a bag of rocks and an inclined plane, student groups explore how dragging objects up a slope is easier than lifting them straight up into the air. Also, students are introduced to the scientific method and basic principles of experimentation. To conclude, students imagine and design their own uses for inclined planes.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, NASA learns hard lessons from …
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, NASA learns hard lessons from the first American attempt to do work while "walking" in space. The video also explores Newton's third law of motion. [4:50]
Explore how knowledge about motion, forces and energy can help you succeed. …
Explore how knowledge about motion, forces and energy can help you succeed. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how they can win carnival games. [5:29]
By making and testing simple balloon rockets, students acquire a basic understanding …
By making and testing simple balloon rockets, students acquire a basic understanding of Newton's third law of motion as it applies to rockets. Using balloons, string, straws and tape, they see how rockets are propelled by expelling gases, and test their rockets in horizontal and incline conditions. They also learn about the many types of engineers who design rockets and spacecraft.
This content package is a curated collection of STEM instructional resources to …
This content package is a curated collection of STEM instructional resources to support the introduction and exploration of programming and robotics in grades 3-5. Resources include lesson plans, engagement activities, ebooks, digital texts, and videos.
Students learn what a pendulum is and how it works in the …
Students learn what a pendulum is and how it works in the context of amusement park rides. While exploring the physics of pendulums, they are also introduced to Newton's first law of motion about continuous motion and inertia.
Brian Cox visits NASA's Space Power Facility to demonstrate what happens when …
Brian Cox visits NASA's Space Power Facility to demonstrate what happens when a bowling ball and a feather are dropped together under the conditions of space. [4:41]
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