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NASA SCIence Files
The NASA SCIence Files is a standards-based, technology-focused series designed to integrate and enhance the teaching of math, science and technology in grades 3-5. The series uses problem-based learning and scientific inquiry, to introduce students to the excitement and exploration of real-world math, science, and technology. A user-friendly web site engages students, teachers, and parents in the learning experience by linking them to a world of formal and informal "learning opportunities" that include NASA programs, projects, and researchers.
Episode Descriptions2006-2007 Season 1: The Case of the Great Space Exploration— New discoveries
by NASA and a new vision for space exploration create an excitement in
the tree house as the detectives set off to learn what it will take to
become a space explorer. Join them as they head to Space Camp and NASA
to find out if they truly have the “right stuff.” 2: The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge-The tree house detectives are eager to win the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, but one of the detectives is not quite up to the challenge. They decide that it is time for a little research to learn more about being fit. They visit NASA to learn more about muscles, bones, and physical activity and why fitness is the key to space exploration. 3: The Case of the Inhabitable Habitat— In "The Case of the Inhabitable Habitat", students are invited to actively join the tree house detectives as they investigate the devastating changes that have occurred in the local fishing industry. The fish have disappeared! In solving this case, the tree house detectives learn about various habitats on land, in the water and even in space. They learn about the animals that depend on these habitats and how changes created by both man and nature affect their existence. The tree house detectives determine that habits can have a big impact on habitats. 4: The Case of the Galactic Vacation— The tree house detectives go galactic with their latest project as they learn how long it will take to travel to Mars and how the Moon affects the Earth. Come visit the largest radio telescope in the world and help look for intelligent life in the universe. Join the tree house detectives for an “out-of-this-world” vacation as they explore the future of space travel. 5: The Case of the Prize-Winning Plants— The tree house detectives' green thumbs are tested as they attempt to grow award-winning plants for the upcoming fair. The tree house becomes a green house as the detectives experiment with soil, light, plant life cycles, and genetics to grow the perfect plant. 6: The Case of Zany Animal Antics— Concerned about an injured animal, the tree house detectives decide to learn more about animals and their care. They visit NASA Kennedy Space Center and its nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge to meet biologists and ecologists to learn about endangered species, the classification and life cycles of animals, migratory patterns, habitats, and much more. 7: The Case of Deafening Sound—When a friend approaches them to help solve a noisy aircraft problem, the tree house detectives find that NASA is an expert in the sound business. Come join the detectives as they learn how sound travels, how human beings hear, and what NASA is doing to quiet the skies. 8: The Case of the Biological Biosphere— One of the tree house detectives is about to take a trip to foreign shores and is both excited and concerned. This trip is the chance of a lifetime, and he doesn't want to get sick and miss such an adventure. The detectives learn about the human body as they discover that no man is an island, not even a kid. 9: The Case of the Disappearing Dirt— Summer fun suffers a setback when the tree house decectives discover that their favorite spot on the beach is shrinking. It is "match, set and point" as the detectives dig in and learn all about erosion, rocks, and natural preervation. 2005-2006 Season 1 The Case of the Great Space Exploration 2 The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge 4 The Case of the Mysterious Material —The tree house detectives are baffled when they find an unusual object right beneath their feet. They initiate the NASA SCI Files™ Crime Scene Investigation Team and enlist the help of NASA to help determine the origins of this foreign object. As they get to the heart of the “matter,” they learn that all materials are different and that technology can be a very useful tool. 5 The Case of the Wacky Water Cycle (repeat)—The tree house detectives' efforts to raise money with a car wash dry up when the city is hit with water restrictions. With the help of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the entire group learns all about the water cycle, the water table, global climates, and much more to get the project flowing again. 6 The Case of Zany Animal Antic 7 The Case of the Energy Crunch — When the tree house detectives
experience an electrical brownout, they energize into action to learn
about Earth's energy budget. The detectives learn that all resources are
not created equally and that conservation of nonrenewable and renewable
energy is very important. 9 The Case of the Deafening Sound 2004-2005 Season 1 The Case of the Great Space Exploration 2 The Case of the Galactic Vacation 4 The Case of the Radical Ride — The tree house detectives’ latest project on alternative forms of transportation takes on new relevance when they get stuck in traffic. Join the crew as they learn about the engineering design process and the latest in aeronautic technology in their quest for hassle-free traveling. (repeat from 2003-2004 season) 5 The Case of the Disappearing Dirt 6 The Case of Zany Animal Antics 7 The Case of the Prize-Winning Plants 9 The Case of the Technical Knockout — In today’s world
of high tech devices, the tree house detectives discover that technology
has its flaws when everything electronic stops working. Eager to get to
the bottom of this electronic blackout, the detectives quickly organize,
but are surprised to learn that they must follow the wind to the nearest
star…the Sun. 1 The Case of the Challenging Flight — The tree house detectives
compete in a flight contest: the "design it, build it, and fly it"
competition. The detectives design and build an airplane by using common
household materials and learn about the four basic components of flight:
lift, thrust, drag, and gravity.(repeat from the 2000-2001 season) 5 The Case of the Galactic Vacation 6 The Case of the Prize-Winning Plants 7 The Case of the Powerful Pulleys — One of the tree house detectives has had an accident an accident and cannot get into the tree house. Using Problem-Based Learning, the rest of the gang investigates the world of simple machines and physical science and "pulls" together to get everyone into the tree house. 8 The Case of the Radical Ride 9 The Case of the Phenomenal Weather— The tree house detective plan a trip to the Caribbean and encounter problems trying to predict the weather. While solving the case, the detectives learn about violent storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes, weather fronts, global wind patterns, and climates and discover that predicting the weather is not predictable at all! (repeat from 2001-2002 season)
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