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Science

CONTEXT SETTING

  • Ready, S.E.T. (Science, Engineering, Technology), Go! WiEE Science

ACTIVITIES

  • 1. Water Stories: Sharing Experiences
  • 2. The Blue Planet: Water on Earth
  • 3. To the Extremes: Water Habitability
  • 4. Around the Sun: Exploring the Solar System
  • 5. Distant Reservoirs: Water in the Solar System
  • 6. Destination Water: Choose a Potential Water Reservoir to Explore
  • 7. Sum It Up: Science Share-Out

Engineering

CONTEXT SETTING

  • Ready, S.E.T. (Science, Engineering, Technology), Go! WiEE ENG

ACTIVITIES

  • 1. Water Stories: Sharing Experiences
  • 2. Close to Home: Water Where We Are From
  • 3. Measure Up: Investigating Water Quality
  • 4. Block It Out: Investigating Filters
  • 5. Order Up! Investigating Reuse Process
  • 6. Reuse in Action: Create a Process
  • 7. The Final Test: Improve a Process
  • 8. Spread the Word: Preparing for the Engineering Share-Out
  • 9. Sum It Up: Engineering Share-Out

At Home & STEM Night

ACTIVITIES

  • Water in the Solar System @ Home
  • STEM Night Activity: Water In The Solar System
  • STEM Night Activity: Find the Water

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Water in Extreme Environments Quick Links & Resources

Quick Links

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    NASA’s Treasure Map for Water Ice on Mars

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    Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium Resource Library

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    NASA Spin-off Technologies

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    We Are Water Protectors

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    NASA Earth Observatory

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    NASA Mission – Artemis

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    NASA Achieves Water Recovery Milestone on ISS

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    NASA National Student Challenges

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    Eyes on the Solar System

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    NISE’s Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System

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    Independence Science Educational Laboratory Kits

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    Meet Europa Clipper

  • 13

    How Much Natural Water is There?

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    Map of Life

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    NASA’s Dwarf Planets Overview

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    NASA Is Locating Ice on Mars With This New Map

More Resources

  • 1
    Water in Extreme Environments Unit at a Glance PDF 840.61 KB 
  • 2
    Water in Extreme Environments Learning Progressions PDF 1.41 MB 
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    Water in Extreme Environments Back Pocket Activity Essentials PDF 1.74 MB 
  • 4
    Water in Extreme Environments Tips for Interactivity PDF 545.35 KB 
  • 5
    Developing 21st Century Skills PDF 1.52 MB 

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