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Living and Working in Space Student Guide

Living and working in space presents many challenges for humans. Use this student guide to explore what many of those challenges are as well as possible solutions.

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Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Physical science, Robotics, Space stations, Spacecraft, Technology and Engineering, Science, and Spaceflight
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Living and Working in Space ADA Compliant Student Guide

Living and working in space presents many challenges for humans. Use this ADA Compliant student guide to explore what many of those challenges are as well as possible solutions.

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Activity/Lab Document

Living and Working in Space Get A Leg Up Experiment

In this easy-to-do activity you will simulate the fluid shift felt by astronauts upon entering space.

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Living and Working in Space ADA Compliant Spacesuit Design Challenge

You are part of the NASA design crew and your task is to design a suit to keep the human body safe from the hazards of deep space. Are you up to the challenge? This is an ADA compliant document.

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Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Physical science, Science, Robotics, Space stations, Spacecraft, and Technology and Engineering
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Lesson Plan Document

Earth and Our Place in the Universe Falling Star Discovery Slide Show

Use this slide show to help students explore what a meteorite is and how can they help us better understand Earth and our Solar System.

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Astronomy, Solar System, and Moon (Earth)
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Falling Star Student Companion Guide

This guide will assist students in learning more about falling stars.

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Game Document

Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible, Shrinking Moon Goosechase Guide

Using this educator guide, you will help students learn about The Incredible, Shrinking Moon through a Goosechase activity.

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Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible, Shrinking Moon Goosechase Student Instructions

Student instructions for participating in The Incredible, Shrinking Moon Goosechase activity.

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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Who Can Be an Astronomer Extension

What is the role of an astronomer in different places around the world? Use this lesson extension to help students investigate astronomers in various societies and cultures.

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Diagram/Illustration Document

Air and Space Symbols Lesson Patch Templates

These templates can be downloaded and used to create your own aviation or space flight patches.

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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Content Guide

Use this guide to help students learn the relationships between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun and solve the mystery of the shrinking moon.

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Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk

A mixture of experiment and activites to expand learning on the Space Walk Storytime. Learn about space scientists and about the tools they use. The activities connect to Standards of Learning

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