In this standards-aligned unit, students learn about Mars, design a mission to explore the planet, build and test model spacecraft and components, and engage in scientific exploration.

This white-board animation video series explains key concepts about Earth science, missions and climate change.

Students design a robotic insect for an extraterrestrial environment, then compare the process to how NASA engineers design robots for extreme environments like Mars.

In this lesson, students build a paper helicopter, then improve the design and compare and measure performance.

Students use satellite data to help determine the greatest renewable energy potentials in any given region and develop graphing skills.

Students modify a paper cup so it can zip down a line and drop a marble onto a target

Students build a rubber-band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.

Students learn about cloud types to be able to predict inclement weather. They will then identify areas in the school affected by severe weather and develop a solution to ease the impacts of rain, wind, heat or sun.

In this simple engineering design lesson, students turn a piece of paper into an aircraft wing and then try to improve upon their design.