In this exciting age, when men and women develop and use new technologies to explore the outer reaches of the universe, you might want to begin your lessons by helping your students explore the world of technology that's at their fingertips. Invite them to join Jane as she learns to use browser tools while enjoying a variety of Web Activities Using Scientific Data . Then launch students into orbit with this week's Education World activities on the wonders and mystery of space. A brief description of each activity appears below. A Space Shuttle Scavenger Hunt Students explore print and online resources about the space shuttle program and complete a space shuttle scavenger hunt.
Students learn about comets and combine a variety of virtual substances to create comets.
The Top Ten Reasons for Going Into Space Students read ten reasons for exploring space and attempt to prove or disprove their validity. Students learn about the solar system and create an icosahedron representing a body in the solar system. Students write biographies of important pioneers in the space program. Students explore resources on how to become an astronaut, write job descriptions for three categories of astronauts, and compose ads for astronaut positions. Students learn about the migration patterns of big brown bats.