This article describes an indoor, game-type demonstration, incorporating physics (EM wave modulation), math (binary codes), space technology, and music to show how spacecraft put information into the radio signals they send back to Earth. Beat out rhythms on drums or desks and send messages using the same principles used in space exploration. This article was originally written for and published by ... Full description.

This comic book explains the science of the upper atmosphere, and how the layer known as the ionosphere affects communication and navigation here on Earth. The story features Cindi, an android space-girl and her pet robot dogs, TEKS and TAKS. Her teenage research assistant Roberto receives her data here on Earth. Imaginary space dogs begin the tale of atoms in the upper atmosphere, both ions and neutrals, ... Full description.

This full color tri-fold brochure answers questions about high energy particles in space and how they are produced, when and where they occur, and how they can affect us. It also includes lists of web and print resources for further study. Full description.

This resource explains how the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is looking into the ancient history of the universe. Introduces some different types of galaxies, and what scientists hope to learn from GALEX?s survey of nearly the entire universe. Reinforces the reading with a crossword puzzle and a word find puzzle using the new vocabulary from the article. Full description.

In this activity, students get a feel for how astronomers measure the altitude, or height above the horizon, of a star or any object by building a simple sextant. Students can also build a sundial (using a project developed by Marshall's Space Academy). Full description.

This article features the Early Release Observations following SM4. The Star Witness News articles are science content readings for upper elementary to middle school students. Current Hubble science content is presented at a grade-appropriate level and includes definitions of unfamiliar terms and a set of discussion questions with answers. The articles are based on Hubble press releases, which are ... Full description.

This article highlights the schools? and student work selected as the best collages in an interdisciplinary Classroom Collage Activity sponsored by the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute. An image showing the SM4 astronauts with the winning collages is included. The Star Witness News articles are science content readings for upper elementary to middle school students. ... Full description.

This article encourages students to find Amazing Space resources related to the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) Object of the Month. The Star Witness News articles are science content readings for upper elementary to middle school students. Current Hubble science content is presented at a grade-appropriate level and includes definitions of unfamiliar terms and a set of discussion questions with ... Full description.

This hands-on activity explores spacecraft radio communication concepts, including the speed of light and the time-delay for signals sent to and from spacecraft. Full description.

In this episode of NASA CONNECT, students learn about hurricanes and how meteorologists, weather officers, and NASA researchers use measurement and data analysis to predict severe weather such as hurricanes. NASA CONNECT is a series of free, 30-minute, standards-based, distance learning programs for students. Students will also discover how the Geostationary Imaging Fourier Transfrom Spectrometer ... Full description.