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Title:
| Space Spin-offs: Technology Derived from the Space Program |
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Description:
| These sites describe materials, technology, and products that were invented as a result of the space program. Items range from body imaging scans to satellite television to the Nerf glider toy. Learn how NASA technology has benefited our everyday lives. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on space exploration. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Space Shuttle Benefits
From toys to artificial hearts, technology developed for space shuttle flights has also benefited those of us still on earth. Click on the images to read the articles.
Inventions from Space
This site for younger students highlights inventions that were created for use in space that we have adopted in our everyday lives.
Spinoffs Memory Game
Try to solve this memory game to see the hidden image.
Technology At Home
Click on the "Technology at Home" link to open the Shockwave timeline. Use the slider to see what technology was available in different eras.
Physical and Biological Science At NASA
This NASA page includes updated stories about inventions for space. Click on the headlines to read the stories.
Benefits of the Space Program
Explore these links to learn how NASA inventions have improved many areas of our lives.
NASA Spinoffs
This site for older students has many examples of space technology that have been adapted for everyday use.
ThinkQuest: Spinoffs
This student-created site has a list of items that are spinoffs from the space program.
NASA: What Have We Done for You Lately?
Read the article and follow the highlighted links to learn how NASA inspired people and companies to create new technologies.
NASA: Spinoffs Drawing
This picture provides a visual representation of the different ways that space technology is used in our lives.
NASA's Publication Spinoff
This site explains what a spinoff is and also has a spinoff database. Back issues of "Spinoff" are also available.
eThemes Resource: Space Exploration
These sites are about space exploration and the various technologies that have made this possible. Learn about satellites and spacecrafts. See photographs and videos of various launches and space explorations. Also, tune into real time images of the Kennedy Space Center.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.3, 3, 6, 8
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