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Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - Hispanic Heritage Month, Take on a Challenge, More Ways to get Involved.
NASA EXPRESS, September 19, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • NASA Resources to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month • GLOBE Observer Connect Webinar • My NASA Data Webinar Series • App Development Challenge • NASA Moon to Mars Architecture Art Challenge • NASA eClips Newsletter: Engineer a Great School Year • Data Science Learning Activity: Analyzing Proposed Mars Landing Sites • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox!
A bright blue Earth sits in the foreground against a darker blue and starry sky. Thin white text reads, "September 2024: Earth's Cryosphere. Earthrise - Elevating Earth and Climate Science in the Classroom."
Earthrise September 2024 Edition: Earth's Cryosphere
The cryosphere encompasses components of Earth that contain water in its frozen state. NASA cryospheric data, including land ice height, ice thickness, glacial extent, and glacial mass, provides insight into how changes in these regions contribute to sea level rise, impact water resources for agriculture and human consumption, and even lead to changes in Earth’s rotation. Review the latest sea ice analysis to get to know this vital Earth system with your students.
A graphic with a gradient background of black to rust orange has the words "Code a Mars Sample Collection Video Game with NASA!" in the center in a neutral orange color. Along the bottom of the image there are mountains in varying shades of orange and red representing the terrain of Mars. In the bottom-center of the screen is a cartoon rover. Along the sides and top of the image are orange clouds with red shading. The red, white, and blue NASA logo is on the top-center of the image.
Code a Mars Sample Collection Video Game
NASA sends rovers to Mars to collect data and carry out scientific studies. The Perseverance Mars rover is designed to take that data collection one step further by gathering rock cores in sample tubes and leaving them on the surface for a future "fetch rover" to collect. The fetch rover would collect the samples and bring them to a Mars ascent vehicle – a rocket that would carry the samples from the surface to orbit around Mars – for eventual return to Earth.
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - Learn about NASA's Solar Sail, Celebrate Observe the Moon Night, and More Ways to get Involved.
NASA EXPRESS, September 12, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • Make a STEM Connection: NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System • International Observe the Moon Night • Webinar: Engage With NASA Resources and Activities – Infusing Space Rock Content and More Into Learning Environments • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With NASA Internships • Virtual and In-Person STEM Engagement Sessions: NQuest • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox!
On a dark blue background reads the words "Imagine You're an Astronaut with NASA!" in white, block lettering. Surrounding the words are cartoon planets including Earth, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune. Below the words are rust colored hills with two cartoon astronauts standing in the foreground of the image. The red, white, and blue NASA logo is on the top, center of the image. Credit: NASA/Tara Roanhorse
Imagine You're an Astronaut Activity!
Astronauts on the International Space Station often spend six to 12 months in space, orbiting Earth. Astronauts still need to do their everyday living, such as working, eating, relaxing and exercising, but with fewer resources than they have on Earth. Imagine you and your family are astronauts on the space station right now. How would you adapt to the challenges and still keep doing important routines, like exercising, learning and making time for fun?
On a black background, multicolored, cartoon planets surround the outline of the image. In the center, the words "Make a Planetary Exploration Balloon with Nasa" appear in a white outlined font. Directly below the writing is a cartoon Earth in the shape of a hot air balloon. All of the planets have cartoon faces drawn on them to mimic various emotions. In the top center of the image is the red, white, and blue logo. Credit: NASA/Tara Roanhorse
Make a Planetary Exploration Balloon With NASA
You might already know that NASA uses spacecraft and satellites to explore space, but did you know we also use balloons? In this project, you'll find out how NASA uses balloons to explore Earth and space and then take on a challenge to design your own balloon explorer inspired by what you've learned!
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - Connect with NASA Engages, September STEM Connections, and More Ways to get Involved. Nasa Space, Space Place, Art Challenge, Field Trip, Nasa
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NASA EXPRESS, September 5, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • Connect With NASA Experts Via NASA Engages • Deadline Extended: Notice of Funding Opportunity for NASA FY 2024 Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) • NASA TechRise Student Challenge: Virtual Field Trip • NASA Space Place Art Challenge: Europa Clipper Edition • Student Suborbital Flight Opportunities: NASA RockSat Program • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.
A graphic with 3 vertical sections. In the top section, the background is blue with a cartoon rocket, cartoon pink scissors, and cartoon moon & sun eclipsing. The middle section has a white background, with the words "Make a Pinhole Camera" on the left in black, bold letters. On the right is a cartoon camera with arms and legs with the words "with NASA" in blue, bubble letters. The bottom section has a pink background, with a drawing of 3 papers stacked together. To the left is a yellow ruler. Pinhole Camera, Solar Eclipse, Fancy Glasses, Solar
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Make a Pinhole Camera With NASA!
You don't need fancy glasses or equipment to enjoy one of the sky's most awesome shows: a solar eclipse. With a few simple supplies, you can make a pinhole camera that lets you watch a solar eclipse safely and easily from anywhere.
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - Explore NASA's Artifacts Module, Virtual Learning Opportunities, and More Ways to get Involved. Student Design, Innovation And Technology, Paddle Wheel, Entrepreneurial Skills, Technology Transfer, Nasa Missions, Citizen Science, Moon Missions, Earth And Space Science
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NASA EXPRESS, August 29, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • Get Hands-On With NASA’s Artifacts Module • Virtual Event: University Day at NASA’s Glenn Research Center • NASA MUREP Innovation and Technology Transfer Idea Competition (MITTIC) • 2025 Drop Tower Challenge – Paddle Wheel • 2025 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) • University Student Design Challenge at NASA’s Glenn Research Center • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.
Blue text in the center reads, "Learn Melting Ice Causes Sea Levels to Rise." The bottom of the image is a light purple body of water with two blue and white ice caps framing the words, "With NASA." The top left corner has a boarder of snow and the red, white, and blue NASA logo in the top right of the image. Image: NASA/Gracie Glover Winter Stem, Types Of Ice, Melting Ice, Sea Ice, Nasa Jpl, Math Lesson Plans, Sea Level Rise, Student Project, Sea Level
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Learn How Melting Ice Causes Sea Level Rise With NASA
You might have heard that melting ice contributes to sea level rise. But it makes a difference whether that melting ice is on land or in the sea. Make a prediction about what each type of ice will do to the level of water in a container. Then build a model to compare what you predicted to what you observe.
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This contains: In the center of the image is a graphic version of Mars with marbling made of various shades of orange and browns. In an arch hovering above the top left of Mars is text, "Make a Mars," and below the planet and to the right is "Helicopter." Small, silver art of a rover sits on the top right of Mars. The background of the image is a deep reddish brown. The bottom center has text, "NASA's Perseverance Mars rover carried the first helicopter to the surface of Mars!"
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Make a Paper Mars Helicopter!
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover carried the first helicopter to the surface of Mars! This helicopter needed to be super lightweight to fly on Mars. It also needed large blades that can rotate really fast so it can generate enough lift to overcome the gravity of the Red Planet and lift off the ground. In this project, you will build a paper helicopter. Then you will experiment with the design of your helicopter to see what works best!
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - NASA 2025 Spring Internships, Earth Action Moment, and More Ways to get Involved. E Newsletter, Never Stop Learning, Art Contest, August 22, Blue Skies, 50th Anniversary, Cover Art
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NASA EXPRESS, August 22, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • NASA 2025 Spring Internships • Earthrise August e-Newsletter: Earth Action Moment • Call for Reviewers: My NASA Data • NASA’s Climate Change Research Initiative • Cover Art Contest: Scientific Ballooning Handbook – 50th Anniversary Edition • 2025 RASC-AL Competition • 2025 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition • CubeSat Launch Initiative Partnership Opportunity • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.
A bright blue Earth sits in the middle of the frame with green landmasses and swirling white clouds. On a blue starry background, thin white text reads, "August 2024: Back to School Earth Action Moment. Earthrise: Elevating Earth & Climate science in the classroom." Stem Resources, Nasa Earth, Classroom Newsletter, Community Health, Water Enhancer, Water Cycle
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Earthrise August 2024 Edition: Back to School Earth Action Moment
As your communities head back to school, this month’s issue of Earthrise is focused on how you and your students can innovate and collaborate to explore Earth science and enable solutions for the benefit of all. Check out the opportunities to engage your students in an Earth Action moment this school year!
The center of the image is a graphic representation of a pinwheel the galaxy. The outer spiral arms are lighter blue with dark blue centers. The core is swirls of bright orange and gold. Bright stars litter the outer shape of the galaxy. Above it, the text reads, "Make a Pinwheel Galaxy Pinwheel" and below says "With NASA." The background is a deep blue with a cluster of gray asteroids in the bottom left and the red, white, and blue NASA logo in the top right of the image. Small Telescope, Make A Pinwheel, Pinwheel Galaxy, The Big Dipper, Big Dipper, Ursa Major
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Make a Galaxy Pinwheel With NASA!
The Pinwheel Galaxy is a spiral-shaped galaxy about 21 million light years away from Earth. Scientists call this swirling galaxy M101. You can find it in the constellation Ursa Major, or the ""Big Dipper,"" in the Northern Hemisphere. With a nice, dark sky, you can see it with binoculars or a small telescope. For those of us who can't see it in the night sky, we can have the next best thing: a Pinwheel Galaxy pinwheel! Explore this fun and easy student activity!
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - STEMonstrations: Cell Organelles, National Aviation Day, More Ways to get Involved. National Aviation Day, Cell Organelles, Math Enrichment, Nasa Astronaut, Career Day, Nasa Astronauts, August 15
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NASA EXPRESS, August 15, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • New STEMonstration: Cell Organelles • Celebrate National Aviation Day • Heliophysics Big Year and Math Enrichment Webinar • Artemis ROADS III Professional Development Workshops • Notice of Funding Opportunity for NASA FY 2024 TEAM II • Next Gen STEM Virtual Event: NASA’s Back to School Career Days • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.