Activities

Engage your students in these well-loved interactives from Knowitall.org's signature series Artopia, GullahNet, Hobby Shop, Kids Work! and RiverVenture.

Our NASA Science Simulations provide interactive learning experiences on an assortment of topics.

All of these interactives are non-Flash and have been re-purposed to work on mobile devices (Tested on iPad and Samsung Galaxy tablets).

 

Thrust | NASA Online
Thrust | NASA Online

Interactive

Thrust is the force that propels or drives an airplane forward. This force can be produced by an engine spinning a propeller or a jet engine expelling hot gas from the back. Watch the simulation.
Drag | NASA Online
Drag | NASA Online

Interactive

If you have ever put your hand outside the window of a moving car, you have experienced drag. Watch the simulation.
Lift | NASA Online
Lift | NASA Online

Interactive

An upward force called lift, acts on the airplane and opposes the downward forces of gravity. The lift force allows the airplane to get off the ground and stay in the air. Watch the simulation.
Circuits | NASA Online
Circuits | NASA Online

Interactive

When you flip a light switch on and off, you are closing and opening a circuit. A circuit is the path that electricity follows. Play the interactive above to learn more.