Seeing and Exploring the Universe Resource Guide

This guide provides an overview of 16 NASA missions studying the structure and evolution of the Universe. A description of the science and educational programs for each mission is provided, along with a list of other relevant resources and websites. The following missions are described in the guide: Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE), Astro-E2, Chandra, Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer (CHIPS), Constellation X-ray Mission (CON-X), Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) Gravity Probe-B (GP-B), High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2), International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory (INTEGRAL), Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP), Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE), Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite (SWAS), Swift, and X-ray Multi-Mirror-Newton Mission (XMM-Newton). Educational levels: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school

Air Masses

In this activity, students will examine the physical characteristics of several types of air masses (bodies of air that resemble the characteristics of the land surfaces beneath them). By analyzing maps of air temperature and of dewpoint temperature (prepared by the teacher), they will discover that air masses can be identified and defined by their temperature and moisture content. Student worksheets and links to the necessary maps are provided. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Intermediate elementary

V.i.b; 19-05 SWRK 405 - Syllabus, Handouts & Quiz Summer 2006.pdf

Testimony Simulation Instruction

How Astronomers Use Spectra to Learn About the Sun and Other Stars

This booklet allows students to learn how astronomers get information about the Sun and other stars. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division

Mechanical performance of glass-based geopolymer matrix composites reinforced with cellulose fibers

Glass-based geopolymers, incorporating fly ash and borosilicate glass, were processed in conditions of high alkalinity (NaOH 10-13 M). Different formulations (fly ash and borosilicate in mixtures of 70-30 wt% and 30-70 wt%, respectively) and physical conditions (soaking time and relative humidity) were adopted. Flexural strength and fracture toughness were assessed for samples processed in optimized conditions by three-point bending and chevron notch testing, respectively. SEM was used to evaluate the fracture micromechanisms. Results showed that the geopolymerization efficiency is strongly influenced by the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio and the curing conditions, especially the air humidity. The mechanical performances of the geopolymer samples were compared with those of cellulose fiber-geopolymer matrix composites with different fiber contents (1 wt%, 2 wt%, and 3 wt%). The composites exhibited higher strength and fracture resilience, with the maximum effect observed for the fiber content of 2 wt%. A chemical modification of the cellulose fiber surface was also observe

V.i.b; 19-06 The New York Times Magazine.pdf

SWRK 405 - Syllabus, Handouts & Quiz Summer 200

V.i.b; 19-04 Testimony Simulation Instructions.pdf

SWRK 405 - Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2003 August 15, 2005 Model Paper

V.i.n; 27-10 Independent Study.pdf

Information on Sexual Harassment undate

V.i.h; 23-15 SWRK 521 - Instructor Materials II; Fall 2010.pdf

SWRK 521 - Instructor Materials; Fall 201

V.i.m; 27-07 SWRK 413, 552, 553 Under & GRaduate Offerings - \u27Michigan Elderlaw 2005 - Legal . Financial . Medicaid Today\u27.pdf

SWRK 405-222 Policy, Analysis - Transitions to Adulthood in Immigrant America. November 1, 2011 (two packets) - Handout ; Stastistic