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In this activity, students will use simple materials to model the basics of a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse!

Materials: 
A large yellow circle (1-3 ft) or ball to represent the Sun
1 or 2-inch small balls, one per student
Pencils, one per student

Subjects: SCIENCE
Types: CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
Grade Levels: 1 - 8
Primary Topic: SOLAR SYSTEM
Additional Topics:
MOTION AND FORCES
Time Required: 30 mins - 1 hr
Model a Solar Eclipse!
In this activity, students will use simple materials to model the basics of a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse! Materials: A large yellow circle (1-3 ft) or ball to represent the Sun 1 or 2-inch small balls, one per student Pencils, one per student Subjects: SCIENCE Types: CLASSROOM ACTIVITY Grade Levels: 1 - 8 Primary Topic: SOLAR SYSTEM Additional Topics: MOTION AND FORCES Time Required: 30 mins - 1 hr
In this activity, students will use simple materials to model the basics of a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse!

Materials: 
A large yellow circle (1-3 ft) or ball to represent the Sun
1 or 2-inch small balls, one per student
Pencils, one per student

Subjects: SCIENCE
Types: CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
Grade Levels: 1 - 8
Primary Topic: SOLAR SYSTEM
Additional Topics:
MOTION AND FORCES
Time Required: 30 mins - 1 hr
Model a Solar Eclipse!
In this activity, students will use simple materials to model the basics of a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse! Materials: A large yellow circle (1-3 ft) or ball to represent the Sun 1 or 2-inch small balls, one per student Pencils, one per student Subjects: SCIENCE Types: CLASSROOM ACTIVITY Grade Levels: 1 - 8 Primary Topic: SOLAR SYSTEM Additional Topics: MOTION AND FORCES Time Required: 30 mins - 1 hr
Only 3% of water on Earth’s surface is fresh – a vital resource for electricity, farming, and life. For decades, researchers have observed Earth’s water resources to understand their fluctuations, observe their connection to habitability, and provide critical data to protect our planet’s global waterways. NASA and its partners leverage Earth observation data to enhance water management and facilitate innovative solutions to stressors on one of our most precious natural resources. This month’s resource collection is rich in interactive data tools, visualizations, and hands-on lesson plans for all grade levels, including topics ranging from how the water cycle works to how technology is used to observe and navigate Earth’s waterways.
Earthrise March 2024 Edition: Earth's Water Resources
Only 3% of water on Earth’s surface is fresh – a vital resource for electricity, farming, and life. For decades, researchers have observed Earth’s water resources to understand their fluctuations, observe their connection to habitability, and provide critical data to protect our planet’s global waterways. NASA and its partners leverage Earth observation data to enhance water management and facilitate innovative solutions to stressors on one of our most precious natural resources. This month’s resource collection is rich in interactive data tools, visualizations, and hands-on lesson plans for all grade levels, including topics ranging from how the water cycle works to how technology is used to observe and navigate Earth’s waterways.
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting…
•	New Surprisingly STEM Episode: Microgravity Plant Scientist
•	Celebrate Women’s History Month With NASA Internships
•	Collaborate With NASA CONNECTS
•	Apply to Become an Astronaut
•	NASA Space Tech Art Challenge: Imagine Tomorrow
•	2024 Kibo Robot Programming Challenge – Call for U.S. Teams
•	And More!

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NASA EXPRESS, March 21, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • New Surprisingly STEM Episode: Microgravity Plant Scientist • Celebrate Women’s History Month With NASA Internships • Collaborate With NASA CONNECTS • Apply to Become an Astronaut • NASA Space Tech Art Challenge: Imagine Tomorrow • 2024 Kibo Robot Programming Challenge – Call for U.S. Teams • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.
Experience Earth, our solar system, nearby asteroids, the universe, and the spacecraft exploring them with immersive real-time 3D web-based apps for Mac, PC and mobile devices. No download or sign up necessary.
NASA's Eyes on the Solar System Tool!
Experience Earth, our solar system, nearby asteroids, the universe, and the spacecraft exploring them with immersive real-time 3D web-based apps for Mac, PC and mobile devices. No download or sign up necessary.
Matt Mickens, a NASA horticulturalist, is a pretty fun-gi! In his in-tree-guing role, he researches methods for the unique challenge of growing plants in space! Learn more about how Matt uses light to influence plant growth, shape, and even taste! Matt also talks about his roots as a NASA intern and how his early days at the agency helped grow his career to new heights.
Surprisingly STEM: Microgravity Plant Scientist
Matt Mickens, a NASA horticulturalist, is a pretty fun-gi! In his in-tree-guing role, he researches methods for the unique challenge of growing plants in space! Learn more about how Matt uses light to influence plant growth, shape, and even taste! Matt also talks about his roots as a NASA intern and how his early days at the agency helped grow his career to new heights.
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting…
•	NASA Pi Day Challenge
•	Make a STEM Connection: Vernal Equinox
•	Physics in an Astronomy Context – Virtual Workshops for Physics Educators
•	Heliophysics and Math Webinar: Experiencing the Sun
•	GLOBE Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-Powered Earth
•	NASA Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) Fellowship Opportunities
•	And More!

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NASA EXPRESS, March 14, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • NASA Pi Day Challenge • Make a STEM Connection: Vernal Equinox • Physics in an Astronomy Context – Virtual Workshops for Physics Educators • Heliophysics and Math Webinar: Experiencing the Sun • GLOBE Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-Powered Earth • NASA Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) Fellowship Opportunities • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox.
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.

Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.

Learn more about eclipse safety!
Total Solar Eclipse Safety Tips From NASA
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. Learn more about eclipse safety!
A year on Earth is approximately 365 days. Why is that considered a year? Well, 365 days is about how long it takes for Earth to orbit all the way around the Sun one time. 

It’s not exactly this simple though. An Earth year is actually about 365 days, plus approximately 6 hours. 

All of the other planets in our solar system also orbit the Sun. So, how long is a year on those planets? Well, it depends on where they are orbiting!

Planets that orbit closer to the Sun than Earth have shorter years than Earth. Planets that orbit farther from the Sun than Earth have longer years than Earth.
How Long is a Year on Other Planets?
A year on Earth is approximately 365 days. Why is that considered a year? Well, 365 days is about how long it takes for Earth to orbit all the way around the Sun one time. It’s not exactly this simple though. An Earth year is actually about 365 days, plus approximately 6 hours. All of the other planets in our solar system also orbit the Sun. So, how long is a year on those planets? Well, it depends on where they are orbiting! Planets that orbit closer to the Sun than Earth have shorter years than Earth. Planets that orbit farther from the Sun than Earth have longer years than Earth.
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting…
•	Applications Open for Next Astronaut Class
•	T-Minus One Month to Total Solar Eclipse
•	Webinars Presented in English and Spanish: Shedding Light on Eclipses With Related Classroom Resources
•	Call for Proposals: MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) Awards
•	Call for Proposals: NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s University Leadership Initiative
•	And More!

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NASA EXPRESS, March 7, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • Applications Open for Next Astronaut Class • T-Minus One Month to Total Solar Eclipse • Webinars Presented in English and Spanish: Shedding Light on Eclipses With Related Classroom Resources • Call for Proposals: MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) Awards • Call for Proposals: NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s University Leadership Initiative • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox!
Women at NASA are doing some A-MAZE-ING things! Challenge your puzzle skills and learn about women at NASA making a mark in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Celebrate their accomplishments with these printable worksheets.
Download A-MAZE-ING Women of STEM Puzzles!
Women at NASA are doing some A-MAZE-ING things! Challenge your puzzle skills and learn about women at NASA making a mark in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Celebrate their accomplishments with these printable worksheets.
An astronaut in a full space suit and helmet waves at the camera. Above that image, a white box has thin black text reading, "10 Ways Students Can Prepare to Be An Astronaut." The number 10 is colored red and is surrounded by a blue circle.
10 Ways Students Can Prepare to #BeAnAstronaut
Want to #BeAnAstronaut, but don’t know where to start? Here are some ways you can kick-start your journey! Even if you don’t qualify to #BeAnAstronaut — yet — within NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, or OSTEM, there are ways to get involved with NASA’s missions. Check out the top 10 ways to #BeAnAstronaut!
Between two colorful banners depicting NASA missions, 3 highlights from the STEM EXPRESS Newsletter are highlighted with bold white text and a supporting image - Celebrate Leap Day, Women's History Month, More Ways to Get Involved. Math Lesson Plans, Math Lessons, High School Internships, Stem Careers, Strength And Conditioning Coach, Career Exploration, World Water Day, Spring Equinox, Nasa
NASA EXPRESS, February 29, 2024 Edition
This Week the EXPRESS is highlighting… • Make a STEM Connection: Leap Day • Celebrate Women’s History Month • Surprisingly STEM Career Exploration Session: Astronaut Strength and Conditioning Coaches • High School Internship With NASA’s Neurodiversity Network • Coming Up Next Month (Astronaut Graduation, Pi Day, Spring Equinox, World Water Day) • And More! Sign up to receive the NASA EXPRESS Newsletter in your inbox!
A brightly lit globe is featured with large brown and green land masses and swirling clouds. Above the Earth, thin white text reads, "February 2024: Atmosphere, Aerosols, and Air Quality Solutions." Below the Earth, thin white text reads, "Earthrise; Elevating Earth and Climate Science in the Classroom." Take A Breath, Air Quality, Inhaler, Particles, Student Learning, Droplets
Earthrise February 2024 Edition: Atmosphere, Aerosols, and Air Quality Solutions
Did you know that every time you take a breath, it’s nearly certain that you’ll inhale tens of millions of solid particles and liquid droplets? These tiny particles, called aerosols, can have a huge impact on Earth’s climate, and community health. Explore the suite of resources to help your students learn about how researchers and communities alike use data to understand impacts of air quality at a global and local level.
What is a Human Factors Engineer?
Astronauts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and it's up to human factors engineers like Sarosh Nandwani to make sure everyday tasks in space are manageable for each of them. These engineers make sure things like tools can accommodate different hand sizes, equipment can be used by people of varying heights, and toilets can be used by any bottom.