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NASA eClips 4D Guide Lites: Movement of Molecules in States of Matter Spotlite Interactive Lesson

Through a 5E-based lesson, students in grades 5-8 investigate the movement of molecules within a solid. The lesson includes related Next Generation Science Standards, a materials list, background information, pre- and post-assessments, and links to related activities.
Keywords: Molecules, Solid, Vibrate, Absolute Zero
Audience: Elementary school, Grades 3-5, Middle school programming
Topic: Physical sciences, States of matter, Structure and properties of matter
Materials Cost: Free
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The Water Cycle: Now You See It, Now You Don't

This is a hands-on lab activity about the water cycle, specifically evaporation and condensation. Using materials such as clay, ice and a lamp, learners will observe the relationship between temperature and condensation and temperature and evaporation.
Keywords: Evaporation, Condensation
Audience: Elementary school
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth structure, Ocean and water, Physical sciences, States of matter
Materials Cost: $1 - $5
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Properties of Fresh and Sea Water

This is a hands-on lab activity about the properties and states of water.
Keywords: Evaporation, Freezing point, Boiling point, Heat capacity
Audience: Middle school
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth structure, Ocean and water, Physical sciences, States of matter, Physical sciences, Structure and properties of matter
Materials Cost: $10 - $20
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Evaporation Investigation

This is a hands-on lab activity about evaporation. Learners will conduct experiments to observe the process of evaporation. They will then describe the process of evaporation, and the general water cycle, through discussion and pictures.
Keywords: Water cycle
Audience: Elementary school
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth structure, Ocean and water, Physical sciences, States of matter
Materials Cost: $1 - $5
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Bringing Ocean Sciences & Engineering Practices to the Classroom

Emphasizing the synergies between science and engineering, these video clips highlight the research of professional ocean scientists and engineers in various disciplines.
Keywords: Water cycle, Salinity, Aquarius, Oceanography, Marine science, Engineering
Audience: High school, Higher education, Undergraduate, Higher education, Graduate/professional, Informal education, High school programming, Informal education, General public, Informal education, Informal science education professionals
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth processes, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Atmosphere, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Biosphere, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Cryosphere, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Ocean and water, Engineering and technology, Life sciences, Ecology and ecosystems, Mathematics, Data collection, analysis and probability, Mathematics, Measurement, Mathematics, Problem solving, Physical sciences, Heat and thermodynamics, Physical sciences, Energy, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Motion and forces, Physical sciences, States of matter, The nature of science, The nature of technology
Materials Cost: Free
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International Space Station LABS: Science Activity 2 Matter: Growing Space Crystals

Leaners will grow a sugar crystal and learn how this relates to growing protein crystals in space. The lack of gravity allows scientists on the space station to grow big, almost perfect crystals, which are used to help design new medicines.
Audience: Elementary school, Grades 3-5, Middle school, Grades 6-8, Middle school, Middle school
Topic: Physical sciences, States of matter, Physical sciences, Structure and properties of matter, The nature of science, Science and society
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Ice in the Shadows

This is a lesson about detecting ice on the permanently shadowed craters of Mercury and the Moon. Learners will consider what might be in that ice and will examine why the polar regions of Earth, Mercury and the Moon are colder than elsewhere on the planets.
Audience: Pre-kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, Grades 6-8, Middle school
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth processes, Climate, Earth and space science, Solar system, Comparative planetology, Earth and space science, Solar system, Planetary science, Earth and space science, Solar system, The sun, Solar physics, Mathematics, Geometry, Physical sciences, Heat and thermodynamics, Physical sciences, Energy, Physical sciences, Light and optics, Physical sciences, Motion and forces, Physical sciences, States of matter, The nature of science, Science and society, The nature of science, The scientific process, The nature of technology, Technology and society
Materials Cost: $5 - $10
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Life in Icy Places

This is a lesson about the field of astrobiology, the study of life in the universe, and ice as a preservative for evidence of life. Learners will consider the relationship between ice and life as they investigate the conditions required for life to exist and sustain itself.
Audience: Pre-kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, Grades 6-8, Middle school
Topic: Earth and space science, Solar system, Origin/formation of solar system, Earth and space science, Solar system, Comparative planetology, Life sciences, Astrobiology, Physical sciences, Heat and thermodynamics, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Physical sciences, States of matter, The nature of science, Science and society, The nature of science, The scientific process
Materials Cost: $5 - $10
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Think Scientifically: The Sun and The Water Cycle

Learners will read or listen to a story about two sisters, Marisol and Sofia, as they explore the Sun's role in the water cycle.
Keywords: Evaporation, Precipitation, Heat energy, Condensation, Surface runoff, Groundwater, Graphic novel, Comic
Audience: Elementary school, Grades 3-5, Middle school, Grades 6-8, Informal education, Elementary school programming
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth processes, Geochemical cycles, Earth and space science, Earth processes, Weather, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Atmosphere, Earth and space science, Earth structure, Ocean and water, Earth and space science, Solar system, The sun, Physical sciences, States of matter
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Temperature, Pressure, and the Earth

This is a lesson where learners explore the effects of pressure on temperature and states of matter and use this information to infer the conditions of the interior of the Earth.
Audience: Elementary school, Grades 3-5, Middle school
Topic: Earth and space science, Earth structure, Geology, Life sciences, Astrobiology, Physical sciences, States of matter
Materials Cost: $1 - $5
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