Train Like an Astronaut

Train Like an Astronaut https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:25:18 +0000 MYOB en-gb About Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut with Activity Resources and Language Links https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/2106-about-mission-x-train-like-an-astronaut-with-activity-resources-and-language-links https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/2106-about-mission-x-train-like-an-astronaut-with-activity-resources-and-language-links

UPDATE: STEM UK has launched a brand new website for The International Challenge for Mission X. The USA program has stopped and is now archived on the NASA website.

Mission X: train like an astronaut is an international educational challenge, focusing on health, science, fitness and nutrition, which encourages pupils to train like an astronaut.

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]]> Train Like an Astronaut Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:23:07 +0000 Energy of An Astronaut https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1886-energy-of-an-astronaut https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1886-energy-of-an-astronaut

Where does the energy of a space explorer come from? Find out about caloric intake, energy needs, and metabolism. Design a five-day menu based on the Food Pyramid recommendations.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Living Bones, Strong Bones https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1907-living-bones-strong-bones https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1907-living-bones-strong-bones

Design a bone model, then compare and contrast the weight bearing capacity of their bone model, making inferences about bone structure, weight bearing bones, and the effects of different environments on those bones.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Hydration Station https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1908-hydration-station https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1908-hydration-station

This activity teaches students to identify their own hydration levels as they research hydration and create a visual web about hydration, and learn the importance for astronauts to drink plenty of fluid while in space.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Taste in Space https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1909-taste-in-space https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1909-taste-in-space

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts perform the activity Taste in Space and explain why tasting food is different in space than on Earth.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Speed of Light https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1910-speed-of-light https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1910-speed-of-light

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve your hand-eye reaction time and improve your concentration by performing a time reaction activity using a ruler.

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]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Mission Control https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1911-mission-control https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1911-mission-control

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve your balance and spatial awareness by performing throwing and catching techniques on one foot.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Jump for the Moon https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1912-jump-for-the-moon https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1912-jump-for-the-moon

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to increase bone strength and improve heart and other muscle endurance by performing jump training with a rope, both while stationary and moving.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Explore and Discover https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1913-explore-and-discover https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1913-explore-and-discover

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve your aerobic and anaerobic fitness by carrying weighted objects.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Do a Spacewalk https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1914-do-a-spacewalk https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1914-do-a-spacewalk

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to increase your muscular strength and improve upper and lower body coordination by performing the "bear crawl" and the "crab walk".

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Crew Strength Training https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1915-crew-strength-training https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1915-crew-strength-training

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to develop your upper and lower body strength in your muscles and bones by performing body-weight squats and push-ups.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Crew Assembly Training https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1916-crew-assembly-training https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1916-crew-assembly-training

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve dexterity and coordination by assembling a puzzle.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Building An Astronaut "Core" https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1917-building-an-astronaut-core https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1917-building-an-astronaut-core

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve the strength in your abdominal and back muscles by performing the "Commander Crunch" and "Pilot Plank" exercises.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Base Station Walk-Back https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1918-base-station-walk-back https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1918-base-station-walk-back

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve your lung, heart, and other muscle endurance while walking a progressive, measured distance.

]]> Train Like an Astronaut Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Agility Astro-Course https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1919-agility-astro-course https://www.kidsactivitydownloads.com/index.php/fitness-video-downloads/train-like-an-astronaut-video-downloads/1919-agility-astro-course

In this activity and video, NASA astronauts and an astronaut trainer show you how to improve your agility, coordination and speed by completing the Agility Astro-Course.

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