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Best Practices in Education

What defines “best practice in education?”

For the NASA eClips™ team, educational practices defined as “best” are supported by research, data and experimentation that focuses on student learning through motivation and engagement.

Best practice approaches, such as Bybee’s constructivist 5E Model of Learning and the tenants of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inform the NASA eClips team’s design, development, and implementation of all video and resource produced.

Within this section you will find infographics and summaries that highlight the nexus points between NASA eClips materials and several current best-practice approaches and pedagogical strategies. You will also find a section of “How To” videos to guide the effective use of key components within the NASA eClips suite.

5E Instructional Model

The 5E Instructional Model describes a teaching sequence that can be used for entire programs, specific units and individual lessons. NASA eClip supports the 5E constructivist learning cycle, helping students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas.

Distance to the Moon Guide Lite Demonstration

NASA eClips Best Practices: Demonstration of Distance to the Moon Guide Lites shows how to complete the activity. The Guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/resources/download/49 .

Exploring Craters Guide Lite Demonstration

Learn strategies for engaging learners completing the Exploring Craters Guide Lites activity. The guide is available at this link. https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/resources/download/51 .

Measuring Atmospheric Heating Demonstration

This demonstration shows how to complete the activity. The Guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/69.

Measuring Atmospheric Heating Overview

This overview explains the concepts covered in the NASA's Real World: Measuring Atmospheric Heating Educator Guide available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/69.

Measuring Raindrops Demonstration

NASA eClips Best Practices: Measuring Raindrops Demonstration shows how to complete the activity. The guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/66.

Measuring Raindrops Overview

NASA eClips Best Practices: Measuring Raindrops Overview explains the concepts covered in the NASA's Real World: Measuring Raindrops Educator Guide available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/66.

NASA eClips Best Practices: How to Assess a Frayer Model

A Frayer Model is used within the NASA Spotlite lesson as a tool to help students organize and explain their thinking and learning. This "How To" video guides the viewer in how to assess the Frayer Model using a rubric included within the Spotlite lesson.

NASA eClips Best Practices: How to Use a Frayer Model

NASA Spotlite lessons are developed following the 5E Model of Learning. A Frayer Model is included within each lesson as a tool to help students EXPLAIN their understanding of introduced vocabulary. This "How To" video provides an overview of how to use a Frayer Model.

NASA eClips Best Practices: The 5E Instructional Model Video

This model describes a five-stage teaching sequence that can be used for entire programs, specific units and individual lessons.

Polyimide Foam Demonstration

NASA eClips Best Practices: Polyimide Foam Demonstration shows how to complete the activity. The guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/64 .

Polyimide Foam Overview

NASA eClips Best Practices: Polyimide Foam Overview explains the concepts covered in the NASA's Real World: Polyimide Foam Educator Guide available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/teachertoolbox/download/64 .

Science Practices Poster Set

The Science Practices Poster Set begins with a definition of science developed by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate “What is Science” committee. Each poster contains graphics of diverse learners modeling the practices that are essential for all students to learn.

The Balloon Aerodynamics Challenge Demonstration

This demonstration shows how to complete this challenge with learners. The Guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/resources/download/68

The Balloon Aerodynamics Challenge Overview

This overview explains the concepts covered in the NASA's Real World: Balloon Aerodynamics Challenge 1 and 2 Educator Guide. The Guide is available at https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/resources/download/68.