The Air Up There
The Air Up There
Air is all around us, but we can’t see it. So, how do we know it’s there? This week, you’ll discover the air around you through aerodynamics, astronomy and art. From making parachutes to sketching the Moon to learning about missions to Mars, this week is airtight in terms of hands-on learning and fun. Be sure to keep track of your observations in your science notebook!
Perseverance on Mars | Facebook Live
Why are we so fascinated with Mars? Planetary scientists Sara Mazrouei and Tanya Harrison discuss the Perseverance rover and other upcoming missions to the Red Planet.
Look out below! The parachute is a simple technology with one purpose: to slow down fast-moving people or objects. Explore gravity and air resistance—or drag—by making and testing different shaped parachutes.
Parachute Shapes
There are more than 200 moons in our solar system, and they come in different shapes, sizes and types. Learn about select moons in our solar system as you look for their names in this lunar word search.
Lunar Word Search
Look up and observe birds, bees, butterflies or bats! iNaturalist has a number of different projects to which you can contribute as a citizen. Track the biodiversity around you, and share your observations with researchers and other citizen scientists from around the world. Simply download the app.
iNaturalist