Astro-Venture Biology Educator Guide

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The Astro-Venture Biology Lessons have been developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the purpose of increasing students' awareness of and interest in astrobiology and the many career opportunities that utilize science, math and technology skills. The lessons are designed for educators to use with students in grades 5-8 in conjunction with the Astro-Venture multimedia modules on the Astro-Venture Web site.

Lesson 1: Biology Training Module
Lesson 2: The Importance of Food
Lesson 3: Producers Make their own Food
Lesson 4: Consumers Get Energy from other Living Things
Lesson 5: Decomposers Get Energy from Dead Things
Lesson 6: The Cycle of Matter
Lesson 7: Biology Training Conclusion

Other information about this activity
Length of Activity: 
Each lesson is about 3 45 minute class periods
Can non-scientists successfully conduct this activity?: 
Educator with subject matter knowledge
What level of help is needed to conduct?: 
Training helpful
Materials are self-explanatory
Required Supplies: 

Listed in Manual

Access: 
free download of pdfs
Material Type: 
Binder