Students balance circular and gravitational forces to create a model of an object in orbit.

In this lesson, students use their knowledge of moon phases to build a calendar they can use to find out when and where to see each phase of the Moon throughout the year. 2024 calendar now available!

Students use art to describe and recognize the geology on planetary surfaces – now including Mars and asteroids.

In this cross-curricular STEM and language arts lesson, students learn about planets, stars and space missions and write STEM-inspired poetry to share their knowledge of or inspiration about these topics.

Students model different densities of Jupiter’s moon Europa to investigate what might lie beneath the icy surface.

Students explore the relationship between magnetism and electricity to model how scientists determined that Jupiter's moon Europa has a subsurface ocean.

Using the fundamental criteria for life, students examine simulated extraterrestrial soil samples for signs of life.

Students generate maps and physical models of simulated surface features on Jupiter’s moon Europa while learning how spacecraft make maps using radar.

Students design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land.