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Paint by the Numbers
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  In this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.
   
Heavy Lifting
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  In this activity, learners work in NASA teams to build balloon-powered rockets using identical parts and compete to launch the greatest number of paper clips to "space" (the ceiling).
   
Design a Landing Pod!
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  In this team design challenge (page 11-18 of PDF), learners design and build a Landing Pod for a model Lunar Rover (previously built in activity on page 1-10 of PDF).
   
Aerogel-lo
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  This demonstration (on pages 9-11) uses gelatin and lead pellets to model how aerogel, a technology used by NASA spacecrafts, is used to capture comet particles.
   
Jump for the Moon
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  In this activity, learners will train to increase bone strength and to improve heart and other muscle endurance by performing jump training with a rope, both while stationary and moving.
   
Make a Comet Model and Eat It!
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  In this activity, learners build models of comets, using edible materials, to learn about comets' structure.
   
Mission: Control!
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  In this activity and game, learners will train to improve balance and spatial awareness by performing throwing and catching techniques on one foot.
  