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"Our Solar System Through the Eyes of Scientists" Grades 1-3
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Through the Eyes of Scientists teaches uses the experiences of real scientists -- such as Rosaly Lopes (above) -- to teach students how to think like a scientist.

Everything Moves And Changes In Our Solar System Including What We Know About It.

Our Solar System Through the Eyes of Scientists is a formal education program that integrates literacy, science and math, teaching young students how to think like scientists. This page, which provides materials for students in grades 1-3 aligns with national standards in literacy, science and math. It also includes full lesson plans, with stories and inspiration from real NASA scientists from many different fields, including planets, ice, moons, volcanoes, landforms and more, catering to our youngest learners.

Grades 1 - 3
Lesson Description Related Video
Lesson 1: Around and Around - Everything is Moving Learning about the ever-moving objects in our solar system through the eyes of Scientist-Adventurer Dr. Edward Stone. Meet Edward Stone
Lesson 2: So - What is a Planet? Learning about the Sun and the planets as a "treasure map" through the eyes of Scientist-Treasure Hunter Dr. Phil Chamberlin. Meet Phil Chamberlin
Lesson 3: Space Can Be a Chilly Place - Ice is Nice Learning about ice in the solar system through the eyes of Scientist-Arctic Space Explorer, Mr. Ben Holt. Meet Ben Holt
Lesson 4: Moons - Many, Many Moons! Learning about moons of the solar system through the eyes of Scientist-Moon Master, Dr. Bonnie Buratti. Meet Bonnie Buratti
Lesson 5: Volcanoes - They're Everywhere! Learning about volcanoes on Earth and in the solar system through the eyes of Scientist-Fearless Traveler, Dr. Rosaly Lopes. Meet Rosaly Lopes
Lesson 6: Landforms and Canyons Investigating one of Earth's natural wonders and Valles Marineris on Mars through the eyes of Scientist- Rock Man Dr. Bob Anderson. Meet Bob Anderson
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Last Updated: 10 Apr 2013