NASA Middle School Modules

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Required Materials: Summer Brain Gain Middle School

This curriculum was developed/authored/edited by employees/contractors of Boys & Girls Clubs of America under Grant NNX14AE60A with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The United States Government has a royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and prepare derivative works of this curriculum, and to have or permit others to do so for United States Government purposes. All other rights are retained by the copyright owner. Summer Brain Gain Middle School

Module 1: This is Senseless

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Computer connected to Internet Projector

Chart paper Marker 4 disposable cups Swatch of cotton Swatch of wool Swatch of linen Swatch of denim 4 Rubber bands or tape (to secure the fabric to the lid of the

cups) Water Scale Clear basin halfway filled up with water Hot water, colored with red food coloring Ice, colored with blue food coloring A darkened room Whiteboard Folding chairs (for community members) Runway (paper or cloth) Handout: The Hottest Scarf Experimental Design Handout: Biomimicry Life Principles 1 per Team Prototype materials: Bubble wrap, plain cotton T-shirts, pipe cleaners, foil, Tape, scrap material, packing peanuts, cotton balls, plastic wrap, Popsicle sticks, etc.

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Computer connected to Internet 4 Magazines Scissors Glue Paper 2 6-inch pieces of red yarn 4 6-inch pieces of blue yarn 8 6-inch pieces of green yarn Roll of masking tape A typical winter hat 3 light sticks of the same size and color 2 glass containers (coffee cups or beakers work well) Ice water Hot water Surface Temperature thermometer strips Fan (if you are not going outside) Chart paper Poster board 3 Handout: Engineering Design Process 4 Tongue Depressors Corn meal Dixie cup Tablespoon of Hand Lotion Popsicle stick 1 per Member Pencil Moist paper towel Paper Scarves Colored pencils Markers engage express evaluate exhibit3 3 of 21 Summer Brain Gain Middle School

Module 2: Creative Indicator

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Computer connected to Internet Projector

Chart paper Marker 4 disposable cups Swatch of cotton Swatch of wool Swatch of linen Swatch of denim 4 Rubber bands or tape (to secure the fabric to the lid of the

cups) Water Scale Clear basin halfway filled up with water Hot water, colored with red food coloring Ice, colored with blue food coloring A darkened room Whiteboard Folding chairs (for community members) Runway (paper or cloth) Handout: The Hottest Scarf Experimental Design Handout: Biomimicry Life Principles Prototype materials: Bubble wrap, plain cotton T-shirts, pipe 1 per Team cleaners, foil, Tape, scrap material, packing peanuts, cotton balls, plastic wrap, Popsicle sticks, etc. Computer connected to Internet

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4 Magazines Scissors Glue Paper 2 6-inch pieces of red yarn 4 6-inch pieces of blue yarn 8 6-inch pieces of green yarn Roll of masking tape A typical winter hat 3 light sticks of the same size and color 2 glass containers (coffee cups or beakers work well) Ice water Hot water Surface Temperature thermometer strips Fan (if you are not going outside) Chart paper Poster board 3 Handout: Engineering Design Process 4 Tongue Depressors Corn meal Dixie cup Tablespoon of Hand Lotion Popsicle stick 1 per Member Pencil Moist paper towel Paper Scarves Colored pencils Markers

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ote: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Handout: Diagram of the Lobes of the Brain Handout: Nervous System ID Cards Handout: Eye Anatomy card 5x10 - laser scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZC5hqL8I7w 2012 Ford Focus self-parking tech demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-rxJkVzUxI Whiteboard and a marker Scissors Cereal bowl [ceramic] Plastic Wrap Five-foot long pieces of string Rubber bands

Facilitator 2 Salt packets Whistle Bag of popped Popcorn M&M’s Computer connected to the Internet and speakers Projector Radio (optional) 24 Paper cups An age-appropriate book 6 Scented oils 5 socks Things to fill the sock with: Lego piece, marbles, play dough, rice, paper, a broken crayon, sand, gravel/small rocks, dirt, cereal Bag potato chips

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Bag of grapes Bar unsweetened chocolate Bottle of lemon juice Plastic gloves Yarn or crepe paper Masking Tape Box of Push pins – 100 Handout: Finding Focus Taste buds on the Tongue, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuP-Kj7MHes What is sensor technology?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v25PCV_IJCw How does a color sensor work?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReHGkxWDkFQSay Completed Engineering Design handouts from the previous lesson What is remote sensing?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBI3MIbzIBA Sensor Diagrams and Prototypes In progress Masking or scotch tape Magnifying glass 1 per Team Box of colored pencils Measuring tape Small red ball Cereal bowl [ceramic] Plastic Wrap Five-foot long pieces of string Rubber bands 2 Salt packets 2 sheets of Graph paper Box of colored pencils Ruler

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Heat pack Cold pack Graph paper Colored pencils Poster Board Prototype materials: wires, disposable thermometers, Bubble wrap, plain cotton T-shirts, pipe cleaners, foil, Tape, scrap material, packing peanuts, cotton balls, plastic wrap, popsicle sticks, etc. Colored pencils

Poster Board 2 Handouts: Engineering Design Process Handout: Is Theroception a true sense? Handout: Five Senses Futuristic Humanoid Portraits template Handout: Eye Observation Glue Colored paper Markers 2 Magazines [1 technical;1general] 4 different colored permanent markers [black, blue, green, purple] Lined paper 1 per Member Index card 2 Pennies Cardstock Colored pencils Tape Symmetrical shape stencils Scissors Pencil Small paper clip Blindfold Large Swim caps Whistle engage express evaluate exhibit8 8 of 21 Summer Brain Gain Middle School

Module 2: Human Batteries

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Handout: Energy Needs Cards Handout: Human Activities Cards Handout: Energy Quotes Whiteboard and a marker One 2’-3’ long piece of butcher paper 2 markers Empty water bottle– small Baking soda Tissue Scissors Straw

Facilitator Some vinegar Tape Tape measure Bath or large container filled with water[basin or cooler] Sound level meter Blender, radio, vacuum Stick or tape measure Computer connected to the Internet Projector Printed and cut up “Energy Quotes” (see Supplemental Materials) Future of Energy video (5:11). http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/07/future-of-energy- video_n_7410468.html

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Handout: Decibel Chart Handout: Dream Tutor Experimental Design Handout: Engineering Design Process Handout: Can Sound Be Converted to Useful Energy? Handout: An Engine That Harnesses Sound Waves Handout: Ear-Piercing Sounds Harvested for Energy Hole puncher empty, uncapped plastic water bottle (per group) (just removed from the freezer) 2 Disposable thermometers (per group) One ounce of water One penny Scissors Tape Ruler 1 per Team tablespoon Towels Chart paper Construction paper Box of Markers Colored Pencils Pencils Crayons Computers connected to the Internet “FaceSpace” profile template per member, plus a few extras 1 pencil or pen per member Idea Teams’ brainstorming notes from Tuesday Activity Three (1 per station) 1 set of markers (plus extras) 1 glue stick

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1 pair of scissors A variety of generic household/office/art supplies such as rubber bands, pipe cleaners, paper clips, scotch tape, staplers, fabric, cotton balls, thumb tacks, etc. 1 final FaceSpace profile Brainstorming notes from Measuring cup 1 white adult medium T-shirt per team (each team’s Human of the Future will wear this at the Community Sharing on Friday) Fabric markers Jug of warm water Tray 1 12oz bottle Water ¼ cup Salt 1 small bag of Potato Chips 1 whole Banana 2 tubes of Food Coloring green and yellow 8oz Olive oil 32oz bottle of Vinegar 2 boxes of Baking soda Plastic spoon 1 Sandwich Ziploc bag 1 quart sized Ziploc bag 1 gallon sized Ziploc bag 1 wide mouth straw 1 tablespoon ½ tablespoon ½ measuring cups ¼ measuring cups Handout: Bone-Muscle Model Instructions 1 per Member Paper

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Pencil 12 inch ruler Cardboard 2 cardboard tubes from paper towels 2 Balloons Tape 1 plastic cup filled half way with water 1 penny 1 zipper-lock plastic sandwich bag paper towel Sheet of plain paper (plus a few extras)

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Module 3: Alien Inventors

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Donkey Kong: http://www.smashingarcade.org/donkeykong/# Donkey Kong: http://www.silvergames.com/donkey-kong-returns Marioland: http://www.mario-games-free.com/marioland.htm Super Mario Bros.: http://www.playretrogames.com/3173-super- mario-bros-3# Pacman: http://www.freepacman.org/ Pacman: http://www.playpacmanonline.net/ Sonic the Hedgehog: http://www.puffgames.com/flashsonic/ Frogger: http://www.smashingarcade.org/frogger/# Tape An empty half-gallon milk carton 20 lb. bag of dry rice or lentils Facilitator A hammer and a nail Masking tape A pitcher of water String Chart paper 4 pads of Sticky notes Computers connected to Internet Whiteboard and marker Projector Gaming consoles and controllers Power strips Television(s)

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Video games Kill A Watt meter Ice in a bag or large bowl Flash Drive 1 50- pack of black construction paper 1 20-cubic ft. bag of packing peanuts Large box Handout: What is a battery? Video Links Handout: Game Console Energy Comparison Handout: How Electricity Gets To Your House? Handout: Game Prototypes Handout: Gaming Logos Computers connected to Internet Time For Kids: Around the World, http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world Pinwheel String Pipe Cleaner Balloons 1 per Team String 15 Sheets of Construction Paper Pen Pencil Milk cartons Cardboard 2 Plastic bottles Box of Plastic utensils (spoons, forks, knives) 5 pack Paper plates 5 pack plastic plates 5 pack Paper bags

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5 pack plastic bags Plastic jug Newspaper 4 Aluminum cans 8 Egg cartons 2 Cereal boxes Hole puncher Scissors Tape Markers Plastic trash bag (small) 2 clear 6 oz. plastic cups Box of plastic food wrap Ruler Sheet of Manila paper Foil White glue Water Paper clip Paper Colored pencils Crayons AA battery 1 cup measuring cup Cardboard boxes (shoe boxes) Handout: Energy Efficiency Survey 2 plastic wiggly eyes 1 per Member Fabric glue Long socks

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Small cup for scooping Cardboard Oatmeal can Pen Long elastic rubber band String Small weight Sharpened Pencils Unsharpened Pencil

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Module 4: Do It Together

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

1 paper or plastic bag Collaging materials Glue Tape Large art paper Chart paper Markers Pens and pencils Crayons

Required Materials Erasers Cardstock or other thick, printable paper A few sheets of foam core cut into 4” x 5” pieces Pens, or pencils with thick tips Paper plates or paint palettes Sponges, sponge brushes, or paper towels Various colors of paint A basket or other container to hold symbiont playing cards at Community Sharing Stopwatch or timekeeping device Digital camera or smartphone for facilitator documentation

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Module 5: Bio Motion

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Chalkboard/Dry-Erase Board or a few pieces of chart paper Drawing materials (markers, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, etc.) Giant Sheet of Paper (ideally, 4 sheets of chart paper taped together) Permanent Markers Two long pieces of masking tape or other thick tape Natural materials collected from outside—e.g., leaf, flower, twig, etc. (one per group) Drawing materials (markers, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, etc.—make sure that there are some drawing materials that will allow members to draw in color) Nature Sketch Sheet (one per member) from the Facilitator Resources Tape and other supplies to affix materials together (glue, toothpicks, etc.) Required Materials Recycled materials (paper towel tubes, scrap paper, boxes and packaging, etc.) Brainstorming notes from the previous activity Tape and other supplies to affix materials together (glue, toothpicks, etc.) Recycled materials (paper towel tubes, scrap paper, boxes and packaging, etc.) General art supplies Brainstorming notes from Wednesday Activity One: Biomimetic Brainstorm Paper, Pens and Pencils Note cards (you can also use paper, if note cards are not available) Note cards or paper with idea pitches from Thursday Activity One: Pitch Fest Timekeeping device, such as a clock, kitchen timer, stopwatch, or cell phone timer

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Module 6: People Power

Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance.

Handout: Renewable or Non-Renewable Energy Cards Key Handout: Energy Key Simple Machines, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yZmOMY8qgw Whiteboard and a marker TGO Generate Electricity from People Power using TGO Green Energy Gyms, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-78pxfmWGw Scissors Paper clips White And Black Paint Two Empty 1 Liter Soda Bottles Two Balloons

Facilitator One Pitcher of Water Bucket Wide-Mouthed Clear Jar/Container Kidney beans Black beans 3 blindfolds Popped popcorn Large bowl Toy car Computer connected to Internet Projector Time-keeping device

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Digital Camera Door stop Ramp Light bulb Crow bar Hammer Pliers Door knob Zipper Handout: Renewable or Non-Renewable Energy Cards Handout: Energy Spectrum Disposable Aluminum Pie Pan Permeant Marker (black) 2 16oz bottles of water Beach bucket Aluminum Wheels Dowel Rod [Wooden chopsticks or lollipop sticks] 4 Rolls of Tape (2 Masking and 2 Scotch) Thread 1 per Team Small Weight [Magnets or other small heavier objects to test the power of water] Computer connected to Internet 3 Envelopes 2 sheets of Graph paper 4 Bulletin Board Paper Strips 25 craft sticks 30 inches of string 3 ½ -4 ½ in diameter Scissors 2 5/8-Pulley Wheels Poster Board

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Box of markers 4 Sheets Colored paper 8.5 X 11 in Thumb Tack Straw Poster Board Plastic disposable bowl 1 per Member Pencil Colored pencils Scissors 12 inch ruler Lined Paper

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