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A is for Apples

Professor Brad explains Virginia is the 6th largest apple producing state in the nation, harvesting apples for such items as apple butter, apple juice, apple sauce, cider and pie fillings.

Grades K-2 | 3-5
Science
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A Virginia Jewel: The Smith River

Fisheries biologists conduct a fish sampling survey on the scenic Smith River using electrofishing equipment.

Grades 6-8 | 9-12
Science
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Acoustics Research

NASA Connect segment exploring the research and study efforts applied towards acoustics and noise, especially that related to aircraft. The segment also explains the study of psychological effects of noise on people.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Active Remote Sensing and Lidar

NASA Connect Segment explains how scientist use LIDAR to help them measure aerosols in the atmosphere. It also describes active remote sensing.

Grades 6-8
Science
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ADHD

NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment that describes how scientists use simulators in research and training. The segment also describes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how scientists are using video games and simulators to treat the condition.

Grades 9-12
Science
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Advances In Medical Tech

Second segment of episode 20 contains the TechWatch segment which describes how NASA research has been the driving force behind new medical technology. The second segment of episode 20 begins with a brief flashback of how the practice of medicine has evolved from X rays to current Cat scans. The Advances in Medical Tech segment describes how the ARTEMIS technology combines CAT scans with virtual imaging technology to provide doctors with greater precision in their operations.

Grades 9-12
Science
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Aerobraking

NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment exploring the function of aerobraking and how this helps reduce costs and create more room in aircraft.

Grades 6-8 | 9-12
Science
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Aerodynamic Forces

NASA Connect Segment that explains aerodynamic forces that affect aircraft performance and how these forces relate to each other.

Grades 6-8
Science
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Aerosol Measurement and Remote Sensing

NASA Connect Segment that explores how aerosols affect our health and how aerosols in the atmosphere are measured. It explains remote sensing and its two types with examples.

Grades 6-8
Science
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Aerosols

NASA Connect Segment that explains how the amount of aerosols in the atmosphere affects the Earth's weather conditions.

Grades 6-8
Science
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