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LEGO Model of Hurricane Irma GPM Precipitation Data

LEGO Model of GPM Data from Hurricane Irma
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
engineering, models, build, LEGO
Summary: 
Step by step instructions and a parts list to build your own LEGO model of GPM precipitation data collected from Hurricane Irma on 9/5/17.

GPM in a Minute

http://pmm.nasa.gov/extreme-weather/first-2015-tropical-storm-forms-eastern-pacific
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Launch Vehicle, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
NASA Goddard, Tanegashima Space Center, engineering, testing, GPM Core Observatory
Summary: 
A time-lapse video that shows the assembly and testing of the GPM Core Observatory satellite in one minute.

GPM Core Observatory LEGO Model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXxMrIpMV5c
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
engineering, models, build
Summary: 
Step by step instructions and a parts list to build your own LEGO model of the GPM Core Observatory.

GPM: Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow

GPM: Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Launch Vehicle, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, engineering, testing, integration
Summary: 
Overview of the engineering behind building and testing the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge

hurricane from space
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Weather, Tropical Cyclones
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ETS2.B
Keywords: 
engineering, hurricane damage, natural disasters
Summary: 
In this engineering design challenge, students build a tower to resist a simulated hurricane.

Rain Gauge Activity

Rain Gauge Activity
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Water Cycle, Precipitation, Water Properties, Data, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Outreach, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
rain gauge, measurement, engineering
Summary: 
In this hands-on inquiry-based activity, students face an engineering challenge based on real-world applications. They are tasked with developing a tool they can use to measure the amount of rain that falls each day.

Measuring Precipitation

Measuring Precipitation - picture of rain gauge
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
rainfall, rain gauges, engineering, measurement
Summary: 
This inquiry-based lesson engages students in designing and testing a device to measure rain.

How do you Build a Weather Satellite?

How do you Build a Weather Satellite?
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
engineering, orbit, sensors
Summary: 
This booklet explains the basics of weather satellites and contains activities to explain questions like "How does a satellite stay up in space without falling back to Earth? "

Goddard Virtual Tour - The Lifecycle of a Goddard Mission

Overview of Goddard virtual tour
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, STEM Careers, Societal Applications
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Keywords: 
virtual, engineering, project design, NASA, Goddard, satellite
Summary: 
Learn about the life cycle of a satellite at Goddard Space Flight Center. This interactive 'tour' starts with the Idea phase and goes through the whole process ofa NASA satellite mission. This tour is an interesting introduction to the engineering process

Build it Yourself: Satellite! Game

Thumbnail for satellite game
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
wavelengths, engineering, James Webb Space Telescope, games
Summary: 
You get to be the scientist in the "Build It Yourself: Satellite!" game! Choose what science your satellite will be used to study, and then decide what wavelengths, instruments, and optics will help you learn the most about the science you've chosen.