| Sept.
9, 2002 |
Life on Mars, Life
on Earth
Can Mars support life? Mounting evidence suggests that it can —
or could at some point in its history. And some of that evidence is
being found here on Earth. Related
Riverdeep activities: Our Solar System Xcursion |
| August
1, 2002 |
Listen
to the Stars
High in the Andes, plans are are on track for building the world's
largest telescope. Related
Riverdeep activities: Refraction and Lenses, Telescopes and
Microscopes, Signals from Space |
| May
13, 2002 |
Stargazing
This article is designed for teachers to use in the classroom. Nobody's
got a better view of space than the Hubble Telescope. So what has
this roving eye-in-the-sky seen lately? Related
Riverdeep activities: Telescopes and Microscopes |
| Apr.
29, 2002 |
Space Tourists
Private citizens Mark Shuttleworth and Dennis Tito paid for their
own tickets to space. Is there a future in space travel for everyone?
Related
Riverdeep activities: Our Solar System Xcursion, Graphing
Parabolas |
| Apr.
22, 2002 |
Relative Speeds
This article is designed for teachers to use in the classroom. Objects
in orbit above Earth travel at phenomenal speeds. But did you know
that you're a rapid space traveler too? Related
Riverdeep activity: Speed and Velocity |
| Mar.
18, 2002 |
Alien
Fascination
Is there life on other planets? It's a question we never get tired
of asking. What explains our fascination with aliens? Related
Riverdeep activity: Our Solar System Xcursion, Destination
Math activities focusing on Dijit |
| Feb.
4, 2002 |
Galileo's Last
Look
The Galileo orbiter is nearing the end of its mission. In January
of 2002, NASA put the orbiter on a collision course with Jupiter —
but not before a final encounter with truculent Io. This article is
designed for teachers to use in the classroom and it includes related
lesson ideas and resources. Related
Riverdeep activity: Orbiting Jupiter |
| Dec.
10, 2001 |
Asteroid Watch
Is Earth in danger of colliding with asteroids? Astronomers now tell
us the risk is not as great as we once thought. Teachers can look
at the risks and the science involved with this article designed especially
for the classroom. Related
Riverdeep activities: Potential and Kinetic Energy, Collisions,
Reflections in a Plane Mirror, The Role of Light in Photosynthesis,
Exploring Food Chains and Food Webs, Amplitude, Wavelength, and Frequency
of Waves |
| Nov.
19, 2001 |
What's In a Name?
This article is designed for classroom use. Learn how organisms, compounds,
and celestial bodies get their names according to strict rules. Related
Riverdeep activities: Chemical Nomenclature Tool, Cations
and Anions, Binary Ionic Compounds, Ternary Ionic Compounds, Binary
Molecular Compounds, Acids and Bases, Chemical Reactions as Equations
Xcursion |
| Oct.
29, 2001 |
Mars,
Ho! The Odyssey Arrives
What do scientists hope to learn from the Mars Odyssey mission? Related
Riverdeep activities:
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Thinking About Our Solar System
Xcursion |
| Oct.
22, 2001 |
Infinite
Points of Light
Lights from Earth are washing out the skies, blocking our view of
the stars. We investigate the phenomenon of light pollution.Related
Riverdeep activity:
Light |
| Oct.
15, 2001 |
The
End of Time
Scientists have discovered how the universe is likely to end. Related
Riverdeep activities: Life of a Star Xcursion, Enter Our Solar
System Xcursion, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation |
| Oct.
1, 2001 |
Project
Starshine
With Project Starshine, students get to see their own glittering satellites
launched into orbit around Earth. Related
Riverdeep activities: Mechanics—Gravity, Geometric Optics,
Light |
| August
27, 2001 |
The
Power of Helios
NASA has high hopes for its solar-powered aircraft. Related
Riverdeep activities: The Role of Light in Photosynthesis,
Light & Photosynthesis. |
| June
18, 2001 |
High Drama on Our Nearest
Star
Do your students think the Sun is boring? See how Earth-orbiting spacecraft
keep changing that view in this article for the classroom. Related
Riverdeep activities: Magnetic Fields, Factors Affecting Force |
| May
14, 2001 |
Where in the Universe
is Pioneer 10?
Scientists track down the Pioneer 10 spacecraft they launched 30 years
ago. |
| Mar
22, 2001 |
New Frontier in Space
The International Space Station is now serving as a research lab for
the effects of long-term space travel on humans. Related
Riverdeep activities: Circular Orbits, Newton's Law of Universal
Gravitation |
| Feb.
22, 2001 |
The Sky's the
Limit
The year 2001 has a lot of special treats in store for stargazers.
Related Riverdeep activities: Microscopes
and Telescopes, Telescopes and Microscopes, Destination Math
|
| Jan.
26, 2001 |
The Broth of Life
Water is one of
the necessities for life as we know it. Scientists are finding signs
of liquid water on Mars and on Jupiter's moons. Related
Riverdeep activities: mywave, Space Odyssey: Classroom Resources
|
| Oct.
20, 2000 |
Space Fungus
Gets Scientists' Attention
Fungus growing in space stations poses a surprising challenge for
astronauts and scientists. |
| Aug.
25, 2000 |
What's It Like
to Meet an Astronaut?
Up close and personal with Commander William M. Shepherd, an experienced
Space Shuttle astronaut. Related
Riverdeep event: Going to Extremes |
| July
26, 2000 |
The Space Weather
Report
The current cycle of stormy solar weather affects and disrupts life
on Earth. Related
Riverdeep event: Going Solar |
| May
4, 2000 |
Space: The
Financial Frontier?
Schools around the country celebrate Space Day. Related
Riverdeep activity: mywave: "Life in Space" |
| May
2, 2000 |
Solar Storm
Alert
Forecasters predict stormy solar weather that may cause turbulence
on Earth. Related
Riverdeep activities: Magnetic Field, Factors Affecting Force
|
| Apr.
20, 2000 |
Going Solar
Harnessing the Sun's energy supply saves the environment and money.
Related
Riverdeep activities: The Role of Light in Photosynthesis,
Light & Photosynthesis |
| Feb.
23, 2000 |
A Mission to
Map the World
Data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission makes a 3-D map of
the world. Related
Riverdeep activities: Square Grids, Defining Ratios, Expressing
Ratios as Equivalent Fractions & Decimals |
| Jan.
27, 2000 |
Vacation 200?
Book your next vacation aboard the Mir Space Station. Related
Riverdeep activities: Initial Speed: Magnitude of Velocity,
Initial Height, Initial Direction: Direction of Velocity |
| Jan.
20, 2000 |
Lunar Eclipse
Tonight!
The Moon falls into Earth's shadow. |
| Nov.
14, 1999 |
Mars Orbiter
Lost Due to Mistake in Units
A miscalculation costs NASA millions of dollars. |
| Nov.
8, 1999 |
Newly Discovered
Planet Thought to Orbit Two Stars
A planet orbiting two stars may prove there are other planetary systems.
Related
Riverdeep activities: Kepler's Second Law, Data for the Earth,
Circular Orbits, Orbiting Jupiter, Refraction from Air to Glass, Refraction
from Glass to Air |
| May
27, 1999 |
Discovery Launched
to ISS
Discovery shuttles supplies to the International Space Station. Related
Riverdeep activities: Initial Speed: Magnitude of Velocity,
Initial Height, Initial Direction of Velocity |
| Apr.
5, 1999 |
Around the World
in 20 Days
Two hot-air balloonists circle Earth in 20 days. Related
Riverdeep activity: Weather Balloons |
