Grades 3–5

Space Hazards

Astronauts often have to check the outside of their spacecraft for damage from space hazards.

Make a plan to mitigate hazards on a NASA mission, and engineer space gloves to protect astronauts from cold, impact, and dust!

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Science

Explore hazards on Earth and in space, then make a plan to mitigate hazards on a NASA mission!

7 Adventures • 45-70 minutes class time per Adventure

Engineering

Engineer space gloves to protect astronauts from cold, impact, and dust on a NASA mission!

8 Adventures • 45–75 minutes class time per Adventure

Home & STEM Night

Engineer a device to split wavelengths of light. Use it to learn about different light sources. Design a way to illuminate dark areas.

2 Activities • 60 minutes total

Make a plan to mitigate hazards on a NASA mission, and engineer space gloves to protect astronauts from cold, impact, and dust!

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Science

Space Hazards: Planetary Learning for Out of School Time

In these Adventures, learners answer the guiding question, “What hazards are there in space exploration and how do we mitigate them?”

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Engineering

In Good Hands: Engineering Space Gloves

In these Adventures, learners answer the guiding question, “How can we design a glove to protect astronauts against hazards in space?”

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Home & STEM Night

Space Hazards: Prepare for a NASA Mission

In these activities, families can play a game at home, or complete an activity at a STEM event related to mitigating Space Hazards.

Earth Hazards and Climate Change

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Space Educator Resources

Improve Teamwork, Support Understanding, and Build 21st Century Skills

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Learning Resources

Find overviews, learning progressions, and tips to support your teaching.

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NASA Resources

Explore resources from NASA to learn more about space hazards.

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Live Events

Stay informed about upcoming live video events from NASA.