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Space Math Problems -- Solar Storms Mar 12, 2012 11:03:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
NES lesson shows how NASA scientists use geometry and measurement to predict the behavior of dangerous solar storms.
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Ratio of Snow to Water Activity Mar 24, 2011 04:44:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
Students analyze the layers of a snow pack and look at the individual snow crystals.
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NASA's Terra and Aqua Satellites Capture Disaster in Japan Mar 24, 2011 05:07:20 PM | John Entwistle
 
MODIS images show change in Japan due to earthquake and tsunami.
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Satellites Pinpoint Drivers of Urban Heat Islands: Extension to the Satellite Meteorology Module Mar 24, 2011 04:45:21 PM | John Entwistle
 
New research shows summer land surface temperatures of cities warmer than surrounding rural areas.
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Lunar Nautics: Newton’s Laws of Motion Activities Mar 24, 2011 04:14:20 PM | John Entwistle
 
Activities demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion in a NASA context.
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My NASA DATA: Tropical Atlantic Aerosols Mar 22, 2011 09:18:39 AM | John Entwistle
 
Students use real satellite data while completing the Tropical Atlantic Aerosols lesson.
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Build a Solar Oven Mar 04, 2011 12:33:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
Here's an idea for an extension activity for NES module, Messenger: Staying Cool.
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Spacesuits Protect STS-133 Astronauts Mar 03, 2011 11:46:07 AM | John Entwistle
 
Check out a great activity called Potato Astronaut.
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Water Vapor Satellite Imagery Feb 25, 2011 10:33:29 AM | John Entwistle
 
In this lesson your students learn how to identify and analyze jet streams using water vapor imagery from weather satellites.
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NASA Now-STS-133 -- Engineering Challenge: From Earth to Orbit and Return Feb 18, 2011 04:03:18 PM | John Entwistle
 
This episode addresses the upcoming launch of the space shuttle Discovery from a physics perspective, from the extreme accelerations and velocities involved in launch to the safe return of the orbiter.
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Is It Alive? An Idea from NASA Explorer Schools Professional Development Feb 10, 2011 12:26:27 PM | John Entwistle
 
NES educator Colleen Orman incorporates additional resources into Fingerprints of Life: Extremophiles module.
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New Robotic Lunar Lander Prototype Relates to NES Teaching Materials Feb 09, 2011 10:51:54 AM | John Entwistle
 
Research like this will help students see relationship between classroom and what's happening at NASA right now!
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NASA Research Team Reveals Moon Has Earth-like Core Feb 08, 2011 09:27:29 AM | John Entwistle
 
Extension for the Lunar Surface Instrumentation Content Module on the NASA Explorer Schools Virtual Campus
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Potlatch Students Recycle Water for the Moon! Feb 03, 2011 03:06:35 PM | John Entwistle
 
Extend the NES module, Engineering Design Challenge, Water Filtration with a classroom project that helps students learn about water purification.
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Egg Drop-An Idea for a Family Night Event Jan 27, 2011 10:21:26 AM | John Entwistle
 
Lunar Base Supply Egg Drop makes a great family night activity.
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Add a Mathematics Component to On Target Jan 24, 2011 03:28:01 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA Explorer Schools educator Chris Deleon added a mathematics component to the On Target content module.
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