Resources for Space Camp

(grades 4-6)

1. Before Camp – Preparation for your Visit
   • “All About Mars” – cool facts, images, and infographics about the planet and its moons
     
     
   • “Mars in a Minute” videos – a series of 60-second, animated videos that teaches key concepts about Mars and missions to the Red Planet
     
     
   • “The Adventures of Echo the Bat” – classroom activities and lesson plans that introduce concepts basic to the understanding of remote sensing [PDF]
     
     
   • “Kid Zone: The International Space Station (ISS)” – interactive website that helps students understand how astronauts live and work in space
     
     
2. After Camp - Continuing the Learning Process
   • “Fired Up Over Math: Studying Wildfires from Space” – math-based activity in which students learn how scientists assess wildfires’ effects on the environment using remote sensing
     
     
   • “EarthKAM” – This exciting opportunity allows students to take pictures of Earth from the Sally Ride EarthKAM digital camera aboard the International Space Station. Participation is free.
     
     
   • “Mars Student Imaging Project” - In this student citizen science project, teams of students in grade 5 and above work with NASA scientists, mission planners, and educators to take their own picture of Mars and make discoveries.
     
     
   • “Spot the Station” – Learn when the International Space Station will fly over your location.
     
     
   • “Train like an Astronaut” – Out-of-this-world activities for a healthier generation of kids.