Audience
Educators, Students
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Informal Education
Subject
Careers, Life Science, Health and Nutrition, Living and Working in Space
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos
NASA Role Model: Jasmin Moghbeli
NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Topic: NASA Astronaut
Original Air Date: Dec. 9, 2020
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on the development and training efforts for early Artemis missions. As a child, Jasmin dreamed big, determined to let nothing stop her from reaching her dreams.
STEM Short Activity: Bone Density
Objective: Learn how microgravity affects bone density and muscle mass in this fun and easy activity. Visit NASA’s STEM on Station website and help celebrate 20 years with the International Space Station.
Duration: 60 minutes
Materials Needed: Four plastic snack bags, corn puff cereal, heavy textbook, permanent marker and activity handout
Next Generation Science Standards: MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3