NASA
Look below for Some at Home NASA activities for you to do while we are learning from home. Check back weekly to see new activities and resources for each week (at the top of the web page) or choose from one of the ongoing activities (scroll all the way to the bottom to find these)!
Cecelia McTighe
Email: cmctighe@richland2.org
**Email me with any questions you have!
Launch Day!
Below are some resources for the DEMO-2 Launch Day....TAKE 2! The launch that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions! Join for our 2nd virtual watch party on Saturday or watch the stream on your own! Record your reaction on the flipgrid after the launch!
You're invited....
to a RESCHEDULED virtual viewing launch party! Join Ms. McTighe, teachers and classmates on Saturday, May 30 at 3:00 to watch the historic launch from Cape Canaveral. Let's hope the weather cooperates this time! We will live stream the launch and play NASA trivia and games while we wait! "Lift Off" is scheduled for 3:22 pm!
Check out the invite for more information! Use the link below to join the virtual viewing party on Wednesday!
Stream it!
If you can't wait until the virtual viewing party or want to watch on your own check out the NASA TV link below!
NASA TV will be streaming coverage of the Launch starting at 12:15 pm on Wednesday!
Post Your Reactions!
After the launch, access our Flipgrid by clicking the icon on the left or by clicking the link below! You can record your thoughts about the launch on video for everyone to see!
DeMO-2 Straw Rockets
Build your Own!
Get ready for the launch on Wednesday by creating your own model of the rocket! You can use the instructions in the video to build your own "DEMO-2 Straw Rocket". Send pictures/videos of you "launching" the rocket to my email at cmctighe@richland2.org! I can't wait to see what you create!
Commercial Crew Program
May 30, 2020
On Saturday, May 30, 2020 NASA launched astronauts to the ISS from US for the first time since 2011!
Click on the "Commercial Crew" Image to learn more about how NASA worked with SpaceX in order to make this happen!
COmmercial Crew
The Commercial Crew Program will be using different spacecraft than we are used to seeing!
Take a look at this video to find out about more about the program and about the spacecraft that will be used!
SLS INtroduction
Nasa's Space Launch System
The Space Launch System (or SLS) will be the most powerful rocket built once completed by NASA. It will return astronauts to the moon, and eventually allow them to explore even further into our Solar System!
Check out some of the resources below to learn more about the NASA's rocket of the future!
Meet the SLS ROcket!
SLS Launch
This animation highlights the completion and launch of the Space Launch System. As shown in the animation, the SLS will utilize the Orion Crew Module to send an unmanned mission to the Moon as part of the Artemis Missions in the near future!
Draw the SLS
Click the image to the right to access instructions for how to draw your own SLS rocket! Follow the directions, or customize it as you like!
Take a photo and email your final product to me at cmctighe@richland2.org
SLS Engineering Challenge!
Use whatever materials you might have around your house (legos, construction paper, paper towel rolls...) to build your own model of the SLS! Use your imagination (it does not have to look exactly like the SLS!) and try to make it stand as tall as possible on its own!
Take a photo and email your final product to me at cmctighe@richland2.org! I can't wait to see what you build!
20 Years on the ISS
In October, we will be celebrating the 20 year anniversary of human habitation in space! In October of 2000, the first mission aboard the International Space Station began. This mission kicked off what would be 20 years of astronauts living and working in space aboard the ISS.
You can read more about the exciting milestone here and complete this week's activities to learn more!
Life on the ISS
CHALLENGE- What would you take to space?
Astronauts aboard the ISS get to take a number of personal items with them when they travel to space. These are meant to keep them entertained and to make them feel less homesick. Astronauts have chosen to bring their favorite foods, family photos, musical instruments and even sporting equipment!
The Challenge: What 3 items would you take with you if you got to travel to space? Check out some of the videos and articles below about what other astronauts have taken to help inspire you!
When you decide on your three items, take a photo or video of the items if possible and email your answer at cmctighe@richland2.org!
Instruments on the ISS
Click the image above to watch a video of astronaut Cady Coleman. She brought a flute with her to the ISS!
You can also access the video by clicking here.
"Just Like Home"
Click the image above to access an article about some of the things astronauts have chosen to take with them to space!
You can also access the article by clicking here.
What Would you take?
Click the image above to watch a video where Canadian astronauts in training answer the question "What will you take with you to space?"
You can also access the video by clicking here.
Complete the Nearpod lesson below to learn about life aboard the International Space Station!
Life in Space
Click on the image to the left and access a Nearpod lesson all about life on board the International Space Station. As you go through the lesson, complete the activities that go along with it!
Enter your First Name and Last Initial when asked to enter your name so I can see what you do!
Earth Day ACTIVITIES
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day! Check out some activities you can do this week in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!
National Parks
Take a Virtual Field Trip through five incredible National Parks!
If you do any part of this virtual tour, fill out the short Google Form to get credit. You do not need to have completed the entire tour!
Nasa WebQUest
Check out NASA's Earth Day Webquest to understand how NASA helps scientists and environmentalists understand and preserve Earth.
Click here and fill out this google form if you work on any part of the webquest and get credit!
Earth Day Read Aloud
Check out this read aloud about ways that you can help the Earth! When you have listened, fill out this Google Form to get credit!
NASA Read Aloud
Check out this Story Time from Space video!
It features astronaut Anne McClain reading the book Astronaut Annie!
Click here to fill out the google form after you listen to the read aloud!
NASA SATELLITE Challenge
Access the PDF below and complete the "Build Your Own Satellite Challenge!" Be sure to ask an adult before using any materials at home!
When you are done, complete the google form by clicking here to show me your work! If you have trouble submitting a picture on the google form, feel free to email it to me!
Activity Instructions
More information on Satellites
build-a-spacecraft (1).pdfOngoing Activities
Cosmic Research
Use the resources below to research an object or location in the Solar System. Create a presentation to share your research. You can create a WeVideo, Google Slides or any type of presentation you choose. Share or email your final product to me!
Online Activities
Below you will find a number of online activities that you can do from home! If you choose to complete one, fill out this google form and let me know!
(For this HoC activity, take a screenshot of your final product and send an email of it to Ms. Keyes and me!)(Click "Create" in the top left corner and work on your own Scratch Project! Remember, once your create a project you can click on "Tutorials" at the top and work on a specific coding skill within Scratch!)
Hubble Artwork
Access the Hubble Telescope image archive at the link below. Choose a picture that grabs your attention and recreate it using what ever art materials (i.e. crayons, paper, sidewalk chalk, etc.) you have at home! Email me your creation and a link to the original photo when you are done. Include Ms. Keyes on the email too! We can't wait to see what you create!