Discover Exoplanets There are 4 items.

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  Table-top Models

  The Kepler Mission Education team has produced table top models demonstratingthe principle of how Kepler will find extrasolar planets by the transit method. 0
  
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  Make Your Own Exoplanets

  In this STEAM activity, patrons make their own exoplanets using rocks, acrylic paint, popsicle sticks, and craft paper. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • All Ages
  • Family
  • Pre-K
  • Early Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)
  • Teens
  • Adults

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $5-$10

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy
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  Searching for Life

  Participants learn about the characteristics of life and conduct an experiment, searching for life in different soil samples. 0
  
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  How-to Video Implementation Guide Provides extensive background information, facilitation outline, materials shopping list, extended supporting media suggestions, correlations to national standards, and more.

  Content Area 

  • Biology

  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 40 minutes to 1 hour

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $10-$20

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Medium
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  Strange New Planet

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  In this simulation of space exploration, participants plan and carry out five missions to a “planet” and communicate their discoveries to their family or a friend. 26016
  
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  How-to Video Teacher's Guide Provides classroom connections, key concepts, connections to science standards, and additional resources.

  Content Area 

  • Astronomy and Space

  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Early Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 40 minutes to 1 hour

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $10-$20