Video Description:  No matter where plants grow, they have the same basic needs: water, nutrients, light, temperature, and atmosphere. No matter where humans may live, they need plants. Dr. Gioia Massa explains how NASA grows plants on the International Space Station in preparation for growing plants beyond Earth and, someday, on the Moon and Mars. Jacob Torres describes the hardware needed to provide open and closed systems for plant growth in space. This video shows how NASA scientists and engineers work together to learn more about ways plants live, grow, and adapt to live in varying environments.  Video Length:  5:44.NASA eClips Our World videos (grades 3-5) help students understand the differences between science (the natural world) and engineering (the designed world).  These video segments supplement elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, visual and performing arts.

Video Description:  The Moon impacts Earth through tides and moonlight. NASA missions to the Moon continue to help us discover more about our nearest neighbor. Learn more about Moon mapping and resources. Video Length:  2:49. NASA eClipsTM is a suite of online student-centered, standards-based resources that support instruction by increasing STEM literacy in formal and nonformal settings.  These free digital and downloadable resources inform and engage students through NASA-inspired, real-world connections.NASA eClips Our World videos (grades 3-5) help students understand the differences between science (the natural world) and engineering (the designed world).  These video segments supplement elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, visual and performing arts. 

Video Description:   Find out how rocks brought to Earth by the Apollo astronauts have helped NASA learn more about the rock cycle. Compare igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks found on Earth to three types of rocks found on the moon.     Video Length:  4:08.NASA eClipsTM is a suite of online student-centered, standards-based resources that support instruction by increasing STEM literacy in formal and nonformal settings.  These free digital and downloadable resources inform and engage students through NASA-inspired, real-world connections.NASA eClips Our World videos (grades 3-5) help students understand the differences between science (the natural world) and engineering (the designed world).  These video segments supplement elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, visual and performing arts.

Video Description:  Have you ever wondered where food comes from? Learn how Dr. Catherine Nakalembe uses NASA satellite data to show the health and location of crops around Our World. Maps created from these data help people become more food secure. You can help, too. Using the GLOBE Observer App, you can help scientists validate satellite data by describing land covering through the Adopt a Pixel program.  Video Length:  5:23.    NASA eClipsTM is a suite of online student-centered, standards-based resources that support instruction by increasing STEM literacy in formal and nonformal settings.  These free digital and downloadable resources inform and engage students through NASA-inspired, real-world connections.NASA eClips Our World videos (grades 3-5) help students understand the differences between science (the natural world) and engineering (the designed world).  These video segments supplement elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, visual and performing arts. 

NASA eClips Our World:  Where Do We Find Extremophiles?Video Description:  Where do we find extremophiles? We look for environments that push the limits for ordinary living organisms. NASA conducts analog testing in these extreme environments to better understand life on Earth and identify the potential for life in the universe.  Video Length:  3:25. NASA eClipsTM is a suite of online student-centered, standards-based resources that support instruction by increasing STEM literacy in formal and nonformal settings.  These free digital and downloadable resources inform and engage students through NASA-inspired, real-world connections.NASA eClips Our World videos (grades 3-5) help students understand the differences between science (the natural world) and engineering (the designed world).  These video segments supplement elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, visual and performing arts.

Video Description:  Volcanoes play a role in how Earth looks today. Thanks to NASA's missions, we know more about volcanoes in our solar system. Studying volcanoes can teach us about the interior properties of the planets and moons. Learn how the slope equation is used to identify how a volcano was formed.  Video Length:  4:46.NASA eClipsTM is a suite of online student-centered, standards-based resources that support instruction by increasing STEM literacy in formal and nonformal settings.  These free digital and downloadable resources inform and engage students through NASA-inspired, real-world connections.NASA eClips Real World segments (grades 6-8) connect classroom mathematics to 21st Century careers and innovations.  They are designed for students to develop an appreciation for mathematics through real-world problem solving.

This lesson plan features several science experiments to review the geology and properties of the ocean floor. In order to tie in networking and the internet I included a FlipGrid Assignment so the students are able to create a video and selfie. 

Find out more about how our sun's position in the sky changes due to Earth's rotation, revolution and tilt. Learn from the experts -- Dr. Alex Young and Dr. Nicki Viall explain these connections so students understand patterns within the Earth-sun relationship.

This lesson is designed to give students space to collaboratively plan and execute an investigation while having space to design and test something they create. Students will practice the scientific process, engineering skills, problem solving and group work skills while building a balloon car.

Looking for a fun way to teach both scientific method and cybersecurity? Well great job, you found it. Students will not only learn 5 characteristics to making a good password but they will also be using all of their 2.1, 3.1, and 4.1 strands to build and rebuild a structure using different materials that are probably inside your classroom right now.  Need a STEM activity for a club day? Need a “Friday and I can’t teach anymore content” lesson? This is for you. Roll up your sleeves and let the students do the work and problem solve in a simple and fun way.

Can you see how far you can catapult a Pom Pom? I want to see! We are going to be building a catapult from scratch. Your goal is to see if you can catapult your Pom Pom at least 3 feet. 

Students will experiment by comparing the leg and arm lengths of the students in the class.  They will create a Google Form and use it to record the data that they collect.  They will use the spreadsheet created by the form to analyze the data and create charts and graphs. Students will then draw conclusions and make predictions based on their data.

This lesson allows students to experience coding in a low stress, engaging environment while reinforcing thier learning about food webs and the interrelationships of the animals.  No prior coding experience is required for the teacher or the students.  Teachers and students will be walked through the steps of creating a cartoon demonstrating the transfer of energy in the food web.  They will learn to use sequencing, loops, variables, and opperations on those variables all while creating a fun moving cartoon.  Once students have learned the basic moves, they will be able to code further steps independently to add more interest to their cartoon.

The VR experience in this project sounds like a great way to offer a more interactive learning environment. It's exciting to think about how teachers can use this technology (YouTube 360) to enhance their teaching methods and help students learn in new and exciting ways. The hands-on experience will certainly help teachers better understand the features and functionalities of VR, and how it can be effectively used in the classroom.

Students will conduct an experiment to see how light affects plant growth.  The teacher and students will use a computer to analyze and display the data.  The class will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers to evaluate data.

This is a review lesson intended to be used at the end of the unit on Oceans. Students work in teams to complete activities that will result in the creation of a code or password. The codes will open a series of four locks to open a large lock box. A smaller lock box with a more difficult password can be solved to reveal a prize. This lesson also incorporates the topic of cybersecurity using password safety.

Does all aquatic weed release oxygen during photosynthesis? Let’s find out! We will be observing this using one of your favorite sodas, as well as water.

This hands-on science experiment allows students to observe the effects of different amounts of sunlight in plant growth.

This hands-on science experiment allows students to observe the effects of water in plant growth. Students will also be able to assemble, program, and monitor the humidity of the soil.

Students will take a virtual reality tour of the five regions in Virginia and the main agricultural products in each. During the tours, students will place miniature models of agricultural products on the map of Virginia regions. Learn about the impacts of networking and virtual reality field trips.