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Rocket to the Stars-Work and Energy

First segment of Rocket to the Stars defines work and energy using the concepts of force, motion, distance, mass, height, and gravity. The work and energy segment covers the Gravitational Potential energy,and Kiinetic Energy equations. The Work and Energy segment next provides a problem that involves the calculation of the Kinetic Energy of 2 different rovers on the planet Mars.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Algebra and Arrays

NASA Connect segment exploring how algebra and arrays are used in NASA's activities. The segment also explains voltage, current, amp, and resistance.

Grades 3-5 | 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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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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Composite Material Experiment

NASA Connect Segment involving students in an activity that investigates the strength and deflection of composite material with and without reinforcement. It reviews vocabulary including polymer, fiber, stress cracks, and maximum deflection.

Grades 6-8
Mathematics
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Optics and Algebra

NASA Connect Segment explaining optics and the use of algebra in optics. Describes focal length, reflector telescope, and mirrors.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Hubble Telescope Uses Algebra

NASA Connect Segment explaining the design and upkeep of the Hubble Space telescope. Also explains how algebra is used with the telescope.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Algebra and Telescopes

NASA Connect Segment discovering algebra and how algebra is used in telescopes. Explores Galileo's fifteenth century telescope and the Milkyway Galaxy.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Air Pressure and Algebraic Relationships

NASA Connect Segment exploring drag and algebraic relationships. The video explains flow visualization and air flow and how engineers use algebra in their work.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Aircraft Design Activity

NASA Connect segment involving students in a web activity that teaches how to use different shapes to design different aircraft. The segment also features an online tutorial for instruction in technology.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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