{"id":6717,"date":"2018-07-13T16:06:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T20:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=6717"},"modified":"2023-06-26T23:20:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T03:20:57","slug":"space-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/space-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey Through the Universe with Nearpod"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know our bodies are made of stardust? The remnants of galaxies are within us today! Share these incredible facts and more as you journey through the universe on Space Exploration day, July 20th, with Nearpod. Astronomy is always a fun subject to spark your students\u2019 interest in Science! <strong>Check out physical science collection below<\/strong>; astronomy is always a fun subject to&nbsp;<strong>ignite<\/strong> your students&#8217;&nbsp;<strong>love for learning!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Nasa eClips<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With NASA eClips lessons students draw real-world connections to Earth and Physical Science concepts using&nbsp;<b>short video segments<\/b>&nbsp;and stimulating virtual expeditions. These 5E lessons promote a student-centered learning environment where students build their own understanding of new ideas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nearpodbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/nasa-eclips-F1060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore NASA eClips<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Starman by the Nearpod Team<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this space travel lesson, students investigate the SpaceX launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket and Starman\u2019s journey in a Tesla Roadster in orbit to Mars. Students also observe an orbital simulation and predict when Starman will be closest to Mars. A great lesson to showcase current events in space exploration. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Amplify<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amplify inspires students to read, write, and argue like scientists to gain a better understanding of the world,&nbsp;<b>as the gain the foundational ELA skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<div>[click_to_tweet tweet=&#8221;Astronomy is always a fun subject to spark students\u2019 interest in Science! Share incredible facts as you journey through the universe with Nearpod.&#8221; quote=&#8221;Astronomy is always a fun subject to spark students\u2019 interest in Science! Share incredible facts as you journey through the universe with Nearpod.&#8221;]<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Corinth<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corinth has interactive 3D models that augment classroom learning. Take students on a journey to outer space and beneath the Earth\u2019s many layers to explore what our planet is made of, above and below the surface, with this 5E lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nearpodbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/corinth-F961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Corinth<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Nearpod featuring videos by BBC Worldwide<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearpod has also developed over 150 lessons for elementary and secondary school students that feature BBC videos. You can find an exciting new video on a variety of real-world issues and almost any topic that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> students to think critically. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/5-ways-use-bbc-videos-promote-student-inquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore 5 ways to use BBC videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote student inquiry.&nbsp;In this lesson, students will learn about autonomous robots and debate some of the ethical questions surrounding&nbsp;<b>these man-made machines<\/b>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008aff;\"><b>Education.com<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students learn key background information including what constellations are, how they can be identified, and how the&nbsp;<b>patterns<\/b>&nbsp;of the stars change from season to season.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for more space exploration lessons for your classroom?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nearpodbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/science-C509?q=education.com&amp;g=1&amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore the Collection<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astronomy is always a fun subject to spark students\u2019 interest in Science! 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