Spring 2022 Newsletter

NASA eClips™

Engaging Activities for Students and Families

The school year is almost over! Help learners STEMify their summer through hands-on and engaging activities curated by our NASA eClips team. You'll find something for everyone -- Earth-based and out-of-this-world!

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NASA Spotlites for

Summer Camp

Enjoy the NASA Spotlite video submissions by talented student producers from around the world! Student teams created videos to address science misconceptions identified in our challenges, while other teams have chosen their own misconceptions. You can also learn more about the NASA Spotlite Design Challenge (NASA SDC) by visiting the NASA eClips website.

Check out some of our newest videos below!

NASA Spotlite: Why is Mars Red?

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NASA Spotlite: On the Hunt for Magnetic Metals

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Download the NASA SDC Cloud Detectives Flyer

NEW! NASA eClips Nearpod Lessons

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Interactions of Light

(Grades 5-8)

In this NASA eClips Physical Science lesson, students address the common misconception that light is unaffected as it passes through transparent materials. They learn vocabulary and develop their understanding of the interaction of light with matter.

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Moon Phases & Shadows

(Grades 3-5)

In this NASA eClips Earth-Space Science lesson, students address the common misconception that Moon phases are caused when shadows are cast on the Moon by other objects. They learn vocabulary and develop their understanding of moon phases.

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Magnets & Metal

(Grades 3-5)

In this NASA eClips Physical Science lesson, students address the common misconception that all metals are attracted to magnets. They learn vocabulary and develop their understanding of why some metals are attracted to magnets.

Educator Opportunities

Engineering By Design Training for

Virginia Educators

Where: National Institute of Aerospace, 100 Exploration Way, Hampton, Virginia 23666

When: June 28, 2022 (Grades 4-5); June 29, 2022 (Grades 2-3); June 30, 2022 (Grades PreK-1)

Come and join the NASA eClips Team for a hands-on workshop sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. Learn how to access and use the free Engineering by Design™ curriculum and related NASA resources available to educators in Virginia!

Planning STEM Events: New Strategies and NASA-Inspired Resources to Engage All Learners

Who: Formal and Nonformal Educators

Where: National Institute of Aerospace, 100 Exploration Way, Hampton, Virginia 23666

When: July 14, 2022

Join the NASA eClips Team and Friends for a morning filled with activities, rich discussions, and networking preparing you to design and deliver innovative community-based STEM events.

2022-2023 ENGAGE (Earth, NASA, GLOBE And Guided Explorations) GLOBE Mission Earth Virtual Educator Cohort

Who: Middle School and High School Educators in the U.S.

Where: Virtual

When: Dates and times are included in the registration form.

Application Deadline: June 24, 2022

Do you want to help your students improve their observation and science writing skills? Join us for professional development on resources to facilitate the development of these skills while participating in NASA’s oldest citizen science project about the environment.

Partner Resources

NASA CONNECTS

Looking for NASA STEM Resources? Check out the latest knowledge articles that share NASA STEM content including activities, games, videos, educator guides, teacher toolkits, and much more.

Become a member to fully access resources, organized by topics such as Earth & Climate, Humans in Space, Educator Professional Development, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Informal Education, and many more!

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