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X33 Model Activity

NASA Connect segment involving students in an activity exploring the design of a paper scale model of the X-33. The objectives of the activity involve measuring the linear dimensions of the model and comparing them, and computing a scale factor.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Microgravity Research

NASA Connect segment exploring how NASA is working with students to develop new applications for microgravity research. The segment explains buoyancy-induced convection and the relationship between density and volume.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12
Science | Mathematics
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Electricity and Magnetism

NASA Connect segment involving students in an online activity that investigates a physics module on electricity and magnetism. The activity studies static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and current.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12
Science
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Scaling the Solar System

NASA Connect segment that explores how astronomers and scientists use astronomical units in measuring distances in the Solar System.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Metric and Standard Measurement Systems

NASA Connect Segment explaining the development of the US standard system of measurement and the metric system and how the two systems differ.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Mathematics
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Surveying and Geometry

NASA Connect Segment explaining surveying and how surveyors use geometry.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Mathematics
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Aurora Student and Web Activity

NASA Connect Segment involving students in an activity that investigates the Aurora Borealis. During the activities the students use geographic coordinates to find and plot locations on maps, draw conclusions using graphical data, and convert centimeters to kilometers.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12
Science | Mathematics
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Sun-Earth Connection

NASA Connect Segment explaining what NASA is doing to explore auroras. The segment also answers questions like what are the phases of the Aurora and how scientists use satellite images to monitor auroras.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12
Science | Mathematics
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Serving Size Activity

NASA Connect Segment involving students in an activity that applies estimation and measurement skills. The video explores estimations of serving sizes for different foods.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Time Zones

NASA Kids Science News segment explaining time zones and how they work.

Grades 3-5
Science | Mathematics
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