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X Plane Ratios and TPS

NASA Connect segment explaining the X-Plane, scale model, and Venture Star. The video also explores a Thermal Protection System, or TPS and gives examples of this.

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

NASA Connect segment explaining microgravity and how the concepts of measurement and graphing help understand microgravity.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Measurements, Ratios and Graphing

NASA Connect segment exploring microgravity and how the concepts of measurement, ratios, and graphing help scientists study all aspects of microgravity.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Parallax

NASA Connect segment explaining how scientists determined the distance between the earth and the sun. The video also explores the geometric technique called parallax.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Scale Modeling

NASA Connect segment exploring what it means to scale and why scientists use scale models and drawings. The video also explores math terms that are associated with scale models and drawings.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Kite Student Activity

NASA Connect segment involving students in an activity investigating kites and their impact on the early stages of flight. The activity uses math concepts such as geometric shapes, aspect ratios, and area.

Grades 6-8
Mathematics
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Glide Ratio Activity

NASA Connect segment involving students in an activity exploring glide ratio and surface area.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Question and Answer Session

NASA Connect segment featuring two NASA experts in a question and answer session. The video involves people calling in and emailing questions for the experts to answer.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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NASA Aviation Safety Program

NASA Connect Segment that explores the safety of air travlel through new technologies. It also explains the math, science, and technology that NASA scientists use in their research.

Grades 6-8
Mathematics
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In The Safety Zone Activity

NASA Connect Segment involving students participating in an activity that explores the air traffic control system. Its objectives are to analyze aircraft coordinates, use tools to determine distance, and apply ratios to calculate air safety travel index.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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