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Grade Level 5-8
Earth and Space Science
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Let's launch into space!
Join Maya and her friend B.U.D as they learn about planetary science: Mars, the Sun, near-Earth objects, the Moon, and the solar system.
While Let’s Launch! primarily focuses on Earth and space science themes, it also integrates physical science topics.
Each course includes an 8-10-minute animated video accompanied by three lesson plans and activities.
Lessons with an asterisk * use common household items.
Maya’s Mission to the Red Planet
Maya Explores the Sun and Stars
Maya Investigates Near Earth Objects (NEOs)
Maya’s Journey to the Moon
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Approximate program time: 45-65 minutes
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Pre- and post-lesson activities available
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Closed captioning available
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned
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Internet connection required
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Device with audio/video capability required
In Partnership
The Let’s Launch! series is based upon work supported by NASA under agreement #NNX16AD70A. Any opinions, findings, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of Challenger Center and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASA.
