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The Great Hubble

The Hubble gives us images that are thousands of years old because light travels at a finite speed across vast distances of space.

Found in: 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th Grade • All Year Long • Science

Rocket Science

Special talents and training are required to become a rocket scientist.

Found in: 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th Grade • All Year Long • Science

Mars

It is likely that some day it will be possible for humans to colonize and sustain life on other planets, especially our neighbor Mars.

Found in: 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th Grade • All Year Long • Science

Astronomical Scales

Students will
1. understand how scaling factors can be used to make representations of astronomical distances;
2. learn how to write and solve equations that relate real distance measurements to scaled representations of the distances; and
3. understand how the use of scientific notation makes calculations involving large numbers easier to manage.

Discover Magazine: The Solar System

Students will

* learn about NASA’s options for its space program;
* research which option may be the most viable; and
* make a recommendation based on research