CILC **FREE**Program Flyer: Toys in Space Investigation
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Content Provider
NASA's Digital Learning Network (Marshall Center)
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Content Provider
NASA's Digital Learning Network (Marshall Center)
Contact Information
Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson
One Tranquility Base Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
United States
Phone: (256) 544-5881
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Problem Solving
Best Practice, Problem Solving
Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
Description: Students connect with NASA and watch the results of the toys in space. In the process of learning about the results the videoconference identifies how exploration and science benefit Earth, the connection between their toys experiments and how that can lead to a career at NASA, along with discussing the physics involved with the toys in space experiments.Instructional Objectives: The Toys in Space Investigation attempts to accomplish three things:-Use the fun concept of Toys in Space to serve as a physics primer by investigating forces and motion as they are applied to toys and games familiar to students; and then learning if these toys and games will function in a microgravity environment.-Let students participate in a NASA science investigation that allows them to be the investigators.-Expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers by letting them play the role of scientists, technicians, and engineers during the investigation.
Description: Students connect with NASA and watch the results of the toys in space. In the process of learning about the results the videoconference identifies how exploration and science benefit Earth, the connection between their toys experiments and how that can lead to a career at NASA, along with discussing the physics involved with the toys in space experiments.Instructional Objectives: The Toys in Space Investigation attempts to accomplish three things:-Use the fun concept of Toys in Space to serve as a physics primer by investigating forces and motion as they are applied to toys and games familiar to students; and then learning if these toys and games will function in a microgravity environment.-Let students participate in a NASA science investigation that allows them to be the investigators.-Expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers by letting them play the role of scientists, technicians, and engineers during the investigation.
Program Format
NASA’s vision for human exploration of SpaceScience with toys in microgravityNASA Career highlight: Lead Increment ScientistResearch in microgravityPredicting the physics of toysEngineering solutionsStudent Prediction: Paper BoomerangResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: Jump RopeResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: KendamaResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: SoccerResults & Discussion
NASA’s vision for human exploration of SpaceScience with toys in microgravityNASA Career highlight: Lead Increment ScientistResearch in microgravityPredicting the physics of toysEngineering solutionsStudent Prediction: Paper BoomerangResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: Jump RopeResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: KendamaResults & DiscussionStudent Prediction: SoccerResults & Discussion
Objectives
Students will- -understand physical application of toys on Earth (1g) and in microgravity environment of space.-identify engineering solutions for making toys perform better in microgravity environment-engage in discussion about toy behavior and modifications for microgravity environment
Students will- -understand physical application of toys on Earth (1g) and in microgravity environment of space.-identify engineering solutions for making toys perform better in microgravity environment-engage in discussion about toy behavior and modifications for microgravity environment
National Standards to which this program aligns
Please see educator guide for standard information:http://aesp.nasa.okstate.edu/ftp/anderson/toysweb/index.htm
Please see educator guide for standard information:http://aesp.nasa.okstate.edu/ftp/anderson/toysweb/index.htm
Program Length
45-55 minutes for 4-9 // 30 minutes for K-3
45-55 minutes for 4-9 // 30 minutes for K-3
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?Point to Point
Interactive Cost: $0.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?Point to Point
Cost: $0.00Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
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Cancellation Policy
Please contact if canceling.
Please contact if canceling.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Typical connections are at 384k, but call speeds can vary.
Typical connections are at 384k, but call speeds can vary.
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