"Big ideas in science and technology grow through curiosity, testing, safety, and hands-on practice."
Ask the class before watching:
"If you could invent one future tool for space, school, or home, what would it do and how would you test it safely?"
At the beginning part of being developed or studied.
NASA’s 18 ideas are early-stage, so they are not finished machines yet.
An event when one object in space blocks the light from another object.
During a total solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the bright face of the Sun from some places on Earth.
Ways to help protect computers, networks, and information.
Cybersecurity can include digital locks, alarms, and safe online habits.
The process of making things, often with tools, machines, and careful plans.
Advanced manufacturing can use robots, 3D printers, and computer-controlled tools.
Have students answer these questions after watching the episode.