April 1, 2016
Water Rockets
Students design and construct water-powered rockets using plastic soft drink bottles, cardboard or Styrofoam, tape, and glue. Includes instructions for building the water rocket…
April 1, 2016
Keeping Your Cool
Students learn about the extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), or spacesuit, and experience the water-cooling technology that helps maintain the astronaut’s body temperature. This activity…
April 1, 2016
The Astronaut Diaper
Imagine you’re an astronaut on a spacewalk. You have to work for seven hours straight in a suit so stiff that you can barely…
March 22, 2016
Earth Observation from the ISS
Get a new perspective by viewing your home planet from the point of view of an astronaut! Learners examine beautiful photos taken by astronauts…