Space stem activities middle school

Create a paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw – then, modify the design to make the rocket fly farther!

After reading an excerpt from Apollo 13, seventh grade students discussed technical language and the need for the astronauts in the book to build a specific device using only what they had on board the space shuttle. The students then gathered in groups of four and were given the same material and directions. The objective was to build a device that would lift and move three empty film canisters. The finale was a group vs group challenge to see whose device was built to withstand the task.

Fun space science challenge activity. Can you fix the astronauts glove? Great for Key Stage 1 Everyday Materials.

Check out these super fun STEM toothpick activities that the kids are going to love. Kids will have fun exploring concepts in a hands-on way!

Perfect board game for little astronauts, this outer space bingo is great activity for kids. They learn about planets, moons, rockets and more. Simply download, print and play. #outerspacebingo #printablebingo #bingogame

Space STEM: Shooting Star Spinner toy. Learn about kinetic & potential energy as well as exploring space. Great for space lessons for kids! via @karyntripp

Here's a roundup of some of the most brilliant space activities for kids to play and learn from. STEM crafts that children's can make and create to learn about space. Space Activities For Kids We

In the NewsThis summer, a global dust storm encircled Mars, blocking much of the vital solar energy that NASA’s Opportunity rover needs to survive. After months of listening for a signal, the agency has declared that the longest-lived rover to explore Mars has come to the end of its mission. Originally slated for a three-month mission, the Opportunity rover lived a whopping 14.5 years on Mars. Opportunity beat the odds many times while exploring the Red Planet, returning an abundance of…

With 180 lessons in our online catalog, you can explore Earth and space with us all year long. We show you how with this handy NASA-JPL school year calendar. To celebrate and help you make the year ahead stellar, we've put together a monthly calendar of upcoming NASA events along with links to our related lessons, Teachable Moments articles, and student projects you can use to engage students in STEM while they explore Earth and space with us all year long!

Moon Phases can be tough to visualize in the context of the orbits that cause them. Using a visual aide will ensure your child understand the spatial relationships of both the Earth and the Moon as they relate to the Sun.