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Meteorites are rocks from space that bring fascinating stories of the early solar system. Most come from the asteroid belt, but some come from other planets. Exploring these rocks helps us understand the origin of Earth and our place in the solar system. Meteorites are an interesting way to study Earth science, geology and astronomy.
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The solar system is vast and every object in it is moving. The movements and location of those objects form patterns. Understanding the positions of planets and planetary objects in their orbits about the Sun can assist us in perceiving the vastness of space. Space exploration becomes easier with this knowledge. These activities fit well in math, physics, Earth science, and astronomy.
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Planets have all changed over time yet appear to us as constant. The ability to determine the similarities and differences between the planets can allow us to place Earth in its proper evolutionary path. The observation and measurement techniques of scientists are used in these activities. Math, Earth Science, geology and astronomy will find these activities informative and useful.
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Looking for life elsewhere in the solar system means that we need to know how to identify characteristics of life. To do that, we must understand life here on Earth, particularly in the extreme. Knowing what life is like on Earth can then be used to look for life Out There. Many curricula could incorporate these activities: biology, environmental science, astronomy, earth science, aquatic science, life science.
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Bring the real science behind the headlines into your classroom. This search is a fast-track to teacher-approved activities related to current NASA missions making news from across the solar system.
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ientists frame the exploration questions; engineers develop the technology. Together they explore the solar system. Knowledge of current exploration techniques and technology inspires of the possibilities of future exploration. Physics, history, and math classes will find these activities appropriate.
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Comets may tell us the story of the early solar system. Their orbits, their compositions, and the possibility that they delivered the elements of life to our planet make them exciting and interesting. The study of comets is a part earth science and astronomy.
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The sun, our closest star, has been a constant in all of human history. It contains most of the matter of our solar system; it is the source of the energy that sustains us. Investigating the energies of the electromagnetic spectrum and understanding the effects of the sun on the Earth and other objects in the solar system prepares us to explore other stars and their solar systems. Every science class can incorporate these activities into the curricula including physics and chemistry.
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Rings systems, multiple moons, strange atmospheres, and huge proportions are all the familiar differences of the outer planets. As technology helps us overcome the vast distances to the outer planets, the secrets of the gas giants are slowly revealed. New discoveries will help us to understand these differences and explore the similarities that connect us to these distant neighbors. Astronomy, physics and Earth science can use these activities.
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