Astronomy is broken down into 4 parts, an introduction and a resource
section. Each is available in a separate PDF file that can be downloaded,
printed and duplicated. You will need Adobe
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these files.
Astro-Venture Atmospheric
Science Training Unit Overview
The Astro-Venture Atmospheric Science Lessons have been developed
by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the
purpose of increasing students’ awareness of and interest in
astrobiology and the many career opportunities that utilize science,
math and technology skills. The lessons are designed for educators
to use with students in grades 5-8 in conjunction with the Astro-Venture
multimedia modules on the Astro-Venture Web site. |
Atmospheric Science Introduction
The Atmospheric Science unit, objectives, standards, lesson structure
and rubrics are explained in detail in the following document. |
Astro-Venture
Atmospheric Science Introduction PDF (1.2 MB) |
Lesson 1 : Atmospheric Science Training
Module
Students review the basic requirements for human survival. Using
an online, multimedia module, they change amounts of gases in our
atmosphere and draw conclusions about the amount of each gas that
is necessary for human survival. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 1 PDF (2.3 MB) |
Lesson 2: Building Blocks of Matter
Students are introduced to atoms, molecules and elements. They explore
the differences in the bonds of atoms of different elements and
how atoms stick together and bond to form molecules. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 2 PDF (1.9 MB) |
Lesson 3: Green house Gases: Carbon
Dioxide and Water Vapor
Students explore the unique properties of greenhouse gases, which
allow these gases to influence the surface temperature of a planet. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 3 PDF (910
KB) |
Lesson 4: The Flow of Matter--Chemical
Change and Conservation of Matter
Students are introduced to chemical change and the conservation of
matter during different types of chemical changes. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 4 PDF (1.5 MB) |
Lesson 5: Oxygen, Oxidation, and
Combustion
Students are introduced to exothermic reactions that involve oxidation. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 5 PDF (2.1 MB) |
Lesson 6: Stratospheric Ozone and
Ultraviolet Light
Students explore how the creation and destruction of ozone protects
us from ultraviolet radiation (UV). Students kinesthetically model
the depletion of ozone caused by chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) molecules. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 6 PDF (2.9 MB) |
Lesson 7: Nitrogen: The Effects from
Properties versus Amount
Students explore the benefits to life of an inert gas (nitrogen). |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 7 PDF (2.5 KB) |
Lesson
8: Atmospheric Chemistry Conclusion: Summarizing Learning
Students will incorporate all the concepts learned in previous lessons. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 8 PDF (679 MB) |
Lesson
9: Atmosphere Mission
Students use an online, multimedia module to simulate the techniques
that scientists might use to find a planet that has the atmospheric
conditions required for human habitability. They learn about NASA research
and careers in atmospheric sciences. |
Astro-Venture
Lesson 9 PDF (5.5 MB) |
Astro-Venture
Atmospheric Science Training Unit Correlation to California Standards
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