Search Results
Showing results 1 to 5 of 5
Finding the Right Crater
Source Institutions
This quick demonstration (on page 11 of PDF) allows learners to understand why scientists think water ice could remain frozen in always-dark craters at the poles of the Moon.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-461.jpg?itok=eONBaDnz)
Transit Tracks
Source Institutions
In this space science activity, learners explore transits and the conditions when a transit may be seen.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-460.jpg?itok=TIUyWvZh)
LEGO Orrery
Source Institutions
Use this model to demonstrate the goal of NASA's Kepler Mission: to find extrasolar planets through the transit method.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-663.jpg?itok=YT3zX0s-)
Aerogel
Source Institutions
This activity/demo introduces learners to aerogel, a glass nanofoam. Learners discover how aerogel is made and how well it insulates as well as learn about aerogel's other unique properties.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-798.png?itok=IKCcV01K)
Cook Up a Comet
Source Institutions
In this activity (on page 5 of PDF), learners use dry ice and household materials to make scientifically accurate models of comets.