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Archeoastronomy

First segment of NASA Connect Ancient Observatories explaining the foundations of astronomy and the how the Earth moves relative to the sun. This segment explains how the Earth's tilt creates the 4 seasons.

Grades 6-8
Science
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Observatories

Second segment of NASA Connect Ancient Observatories explaining how the height of the sun relates to the growing seasons and the length of daylight. This segment describes how Ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures used astronomy in their lives.

Grades 6-8
Science | History-Social Science
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BWB Concept Aircraft

NASA Connect Segment explaining the new concept aircraft in development known as the blended wing body. The video explains how engineers and scientists uses geometry to help with development.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Airflow Algebra and Geometry

NASA Connect Segment explaining air flow. The video describes how drag, lift, and thrust work.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Drag Activity Part Two

NASA Connect Segment involving students in a classroom activity. The video explores how surface area affects drag.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Mathematics | Computer-Technology
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Drag Activity Part One

NASA Connect Segment involving students in a classroom activity called What A Drag. The video explores how shape affects drag.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Mathematics | Computer-Technology
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Geometry of Exploration-Geometry Mars Microprobe and More Water on Mars

NASA Connect Segment exploring ideas of water on Mars. It also explains the Mars Microprobe and its navigation on mars and how this relates to geometry.

Grades 6-8
Science
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Geometry of Exploration-Pythagoras Theorem and Ellipses

NASA Connect Segment that explains who Pythagoras was and how he contributed towards geometry. Also it explains how geometry is used in everyday life.

Grades 3-5 | 6-8
Mathematics
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Plane Math Web Activity

NASA Connect segment involving students in a web activity featuring the Plane Math Website to teach students about aeronautical principles, geometric and algebraic math concepts, and aircraft design.

Grades 6-8
Science | Mathematics
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Designing Aircraft

NASA Connect segment explaining the tools, techniques, and requirements of designing an aircraft. The segment also explains the importance in wind tunnels and model planes.

Grades 6-8
Science
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