Learners will build an open spectrograph to calculate the angle the light is transmitted through a holographic diffraction grating. After finding the desired angles, the students will design their own spectrograph using the information learned. The... (View More) activity is part of Project Spectra, a science and engineering program for middle-high school students, focusing on how light is used to explore the Solar System. (View Less)

This is a companion DVD to the educators guide by the same name. It consists of a three-minute introduction, a 21-minute feature presentation, LRO/LCROSS segments to introduce the mission, and seven minutes of extra materials (includes AstroViz: Our... (View More) Moon and moon trivia questions). NASA, CORE and the American Museum of Natural History have worked together to provide educators with toolboxes that support the educators guide and bring this "Field Trip" to life. These toolboxes match up with each of the six science-based team explorations: Ecosystem, Engineering, Geology, Habitat, Medical and Navigation. The DVD and toolboxes are available from the Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) (View Less)

Learners will work in groups to design a water rocket that will be tested. They will be able to test two preliminary designs before deciding on the final one for the contest. Prior to launch, the rockets are put through a series of design tests.... (View More) This is activity 7 of 7 in Dynamic Design: Launch and Propulsion. (View Less)