NASA CONNECT

Grades 6-8

NASA CONNECT™ is an inquiry-based and standards-based, Emmy® award-winning series of mathematics-focused, instructional programs for students in grades 6 -8. The series includes a 30-minute instructional broadcast, a companion lesson guide, and an interactive web-based application.

Programs in the series establish a connection between the mathematics, science, and technology concepts taught in the classroom to those used everyday by NASA researchers. The lesson guide, containing a hands-on activity and the web-based application reinforce and extend the objectives presented in the program.

Venus Transit | NASA CONNECT

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In the Venus Transit , students will learn about the importance of using scale models to represent the size and distance of objects in the solar system and beyond. They will be introduced to the...
Virtual Earth | NASA CONNECT

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In Virtual Earth , students will be introduced to Earth system science. They will learn what a system is and how to apply the concept of systems to learn more about how the Earth functions. Students...
NASA Connect - Teacher Resources
NASA Connect - Teacher Resources

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NASA CONNECT ™ is an inquiry-based and standards-based, Emmy® award-winning series of mathematics-focused, instructional programs for students in grades 6-8. The series includes a 30-minute...