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Archive: Energy: Stop Faking It!, Apr 12, 2007 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School Temperature, Heat, and Heat Transfer! The first of two web seminars on the topic of Energy: Stop Faking It! was held on Thursday, April 12, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presenter was Dr. Bill Robertson, author of the popular NSTA Press series of books: Stop Faking It! In this seminar, Dr. Robertson talked about the concepts of temperature, heat, and heat transfer. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s),...  [view full summary] Temperature, Heat, and Heat Transfer! The first of two web seminars on the topic of Energy: Stop Faking It! was held on Thursday, April 12, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presenter was Dr. Bill Robertson, author of the popular NSTA Press series of books: Stop Faking It! In this seminar, Dr. Robertson talked about the concepts of temperature, heat, and heat transfer. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Engineering Design/Forces and Motion: Balloon Aerodynamics Challenge, April 17, 2013 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, Informal Education This web seminar took place on April 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. The presenter was Jordan Snyder, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this program Mr. Snyder talked about a hands-on lesson that teaches students about density, neutral buoyancy, and drag. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to...  [view full summary] This web seminar took place on April 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. The presenter was Jordan Snyder, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this program Mr. Snyder talked about a hands-on lesson that teaches students about density, neutral buoyancy, and drag. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Engineering Design Process: On The Moon Educator Guide, February 13, 2013 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Informal Education This web seminar took place on February 13, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. The presenter was Jordan Snyder, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this program Mr. Snyder shared strategies for implementing two activities from the On the Moon Educators Guide: On Target and Feel the Heat. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants...  [view full summary] This web seminar took place on February 13, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. The presenter was Jordan Snyder, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this program Mr. Snyder shared strategies for implementing two activities from the On the Moon Educators Guide: On Target and Feel the Heat. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Weather and Climate: Satellite Meteorology, April 04, 2013 Grade Level: Middle School, Informal Education This web seminar took place on April 4, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Langley Research Center. In this program Ms. Kashiri shared ideas for classroom activities that use data collected by NASA satellites. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its...  [view full summary] This web seminar took place on April 4, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Langley Research Center. In this program Ms. Kashiri shared ideas for classroom activities that use data collected by NASA satellites. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars, October 4, 2012 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, Informal Education This Web Seminar took place on October 4, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Langley Research Center. In this program, Ms. Kashiri shared a lesson that gives students the opportunity to use remote sensing data to draw conclusions about the physical and chemical nature of Mars. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what...  [view full summary] This Web Seminar took place on October 4, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist at NASA Langley Research Center. In this program, Ms. Kashiri shared a lesson that gives students the opportunity to use remote sensing data to draw conclusions about the physical and chemical nature of Mars. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Engineering Design Challenges: Spacecraft Structures, November 29, 2010 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Informal Education This Web Seminar took place on November 29, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Kristy Hill, an education specialist at Marshall Space Flight Center. In this Seminar, Ms. Hill talked about the activities and lessons related to the Design Challenge Teacher’s guide. She also gave some background on thrust structures used in the NASA rockets. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what...  [view full summary] This Web Seminar took place on November 29, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Kristy Hill, an education specialist at Marshall Space Flight Center. In this Seminar, Ms. Hill talked about the activities and lessons related to the Design Challenge Teacher’s guide. She also gave some background on thrust structures used in the NASA rockets. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Engineering Design Challenges: Spacecraft Structures, April 11, 2011 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Informal Education This Web Seminar took place on April 11, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Kristy Hill, an education specialist at Marshall Space Flight Center. In this Seminar, Ms. Hill talked about the activities and lessons related to the Design Challenge Teacher’s guide. She also gave some background on thrust structures used in the NASA rockets. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants...  [view full summary] This Web Seminar took place on April 11, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Presenting was Kristy Hill, an education specialist at Marshall Space Flight Center. In this Seminar, Ms. Hill talked about the activities and lessons related to the Design Challenge Teacher’s guide. She also gave some background on thrust structures used in the NASA rockets. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Engineering Design Challenge: Water Filtration, January 14, 2013 Grade Level: High School, Informal Education This web seminar took place on January 14, 2013, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rachel Power, NASA Explorer Schools and Digital Learning Network Coordinator at NASA Kennedy Space Center. In this program Ms. Power described a hands-on activity that challenges students to design a water filtration device similar to the system used to recycle water on the International Space Station. For more information about this...  [view full summary] This web seminar took place on January 14, 2013, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rachel Power, NASA Explorer Schools and Digital Learning Network Coordinator at NASA Kennedy Space Center. In this program Ms. Power described a hands-on activity that challenges students to design a water filtration device similar to the system used to recycle water on the International Space Station. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Energy: Stop Faking It!, Jan 9, 2007 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School Simple Machines! The first of two Web Seminars on Energy: Stop Faking It! was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presenter was Dr. Bill Robertson, author of the popular NSTA Press series Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It. Robertson focused his presentation on simple machines, while spending some time to review the concepts of kinetic energy, potential energy, and work....  [view full summary] Simple Machines! The first of two Web Seminars on Energy: Stop Faking It! was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presenter was Dr. Bill Robertson, author of the popular NSTA Press series Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It. Robertson focused his presentation on simple machines, while spending some time to review the concepts of kinetic energy, potential energy, and work. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free

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Archive: Weather and Climate: Satellite Meteorology, January 23, 2012 Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Informal Education This Web Seminar took place on January 23, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Coordinator. In this Seminar, Ms. Kashiri shared a wealth of weather and climate-related resources for teachers, including lessons, activities, and simulations. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint...  [view full summary] This Web Seminar took place on January 23, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter was Rudo Kashiri, NASA Explorer Schools Coordinator. In this Seminar, Ms. Kashiri shared a wealth of weather and climate-related resources for teachers, including lessons, activities, and simulations. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here. [hide full abstract] Member Price: Free      Nonmember Price: Free