When:

Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:

Von Karman Auditorium, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Target Audience:

Educators for grades 6-12

Overview:

Update: Feb. 26, 2019 – This workshop is full. See below for online lessons and resources related to this workshop.

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Designing a mission to another planet isn't just about building new technology; it starts with an understanding of the laws of science. By understanding the laws that govern forces and motion, NASA can launch enormous rockets and design robots to drive on the harsh terrain of another planet.

In this workshop, we will explore these physical sciences as they relate to NASA missions and the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS), modeling these concepts using inexpensive activities that can be taken back to the classroom.

• This workshop is not available online; you must be physically present to participate.
• This workshop is limited to educators at U.S.-based institutions and organizations.

Questions? Call the Educator Resource Center at 818-393-5917.

Can't attend the workshop? Explore these standards-aligned lessons and resources online.

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  Marsbound

  This board-game activity teaches students the process of design, engineering and technology for a mission to Mars.

  Grades 3-12

  Time 1-2 hrs

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  Heavy Lifting

  Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.

  Grades 3-8

  Time 30 mins - 1 hr

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  Pasta Rovers

  Using only pasta and glue, students design a rover that will travel down a one-meter ramp and then travel an additional one meter on a smooth, flat surface.

  Grades 3-8

  Time 1-2 hrs

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This free workshop is offered through the NASA/JPL Educator Resource Center, which provides formal and informal educators with NASA resources and materials that support STEM learning. For more information, visit the Educator Resource Center page.