Science Across America There are 23 items.
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Roving on the Moon
Patrons use the engineering design process to build rubber-band-powered rovers out of cardboard. 0
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Touchdown
1 Review(s)In this engineering design challenge, students will use what they know and can investigate about gravity, motion, and forces to design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land. 2509
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Insulator Innovator
Patrons learn about the role of materials engineers in NASA missions, and design improvements for reusable water bottles 0
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Build a Satellite
Patrons learn about the use and structure of satellites and use the engineering design process to design, build, test, and improve a model satellite 0
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Paper Craft: Parker Solar Probe
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is humanity's first-ever mission to a star, where it is directly exploring the Sun's large atmosphere. It will eventually zoom to within just 3.9 million miles of the Sun's surface, facing heat and radiation like no spacecraft ever has! Follow the instructions in this activity guide to build your own paper model of the Parker... 0
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Generations of Traits
1 Review(s)This activity shows how traits show up in later generations. 695
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Solar Energy Quick Facilitation Guide
Patrons will be able to see how different colored objects passively absorb sunlight at different rates. It’s easy to set up! 0
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Pedal Power
Patrons learn about how bike gears work and practice finding the most efficient gears for different terrains 0
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Dating Popcorn
Patrons simulate the geological process of dating the age of rocks by observing microwave popcorn. 0
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Make a Topographic Map
A topographic map, or "topo map," is a way to show mountains and valleys on a flat piece of paper. In this hands-on activity, patrons build their own mountain out of Play-Doh and create a topo graph of it! 0
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Out and About
Patrons learn how to use field guides for exploring the natural world and create their own field guide for their local community 0
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