Join Sally Ride EarthKAM: Mission 89

Sally Ride EarthKAM:

Mission 89

Audience: K-12 and informal educators, parents, and caregivers

Mission 89 Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Friday, Nov. 1

Contact: help@earthkam.org

Sally Ride EarthKAM is a free STEM educational program managed by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

EarthKAM allows students in grades K-12 to take images of Earth from space using a camera aboard the International Space Station. Use EarthKAM as a teaching tool to study subjects ranging from geography to art to meteorology.

Visit the website for details and to register to participate.

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ACTIVITIES

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NASA Resources

New STEMonstration Video and Classroom Connection: Friction

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? In the latest STEMonstration episode, learn about shooting stars and friction with NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli. Explore the three main types of friction and watch demonstrations of how static, kinetic, and fluid friction are used in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Experiment with friction alongside your students using the corresponding, standards-aligned classroom connection.

For more STEMonstrations and activities, click here.

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