The NASA HUNCH Academy is designed to engage Elementary and Middle school age students with age-appropriate, hands-on, fun, Investigation Stations that involve the many challenges facing NASA engineers and scientists, who are helping astronauts live and work on the Moon, Mars, and Beyond. The Investigation Stations for these projects are written as Lesson Plans that promote a profound understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to be scientists and engineers. The hidden agenda for the NASA HUNCH Academy is to instill in each student the desire and confidence to pursue courses and careers in STEM areas. Below are our current list of projects for students to enjoy.

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The NASA HUNCH Academy provides: - Investigation Stations - Videos - Standards - - Worksheets

Examples of Investigation Stations are as follows:

Plants in Space - Insects in Space - Lunar Art - Microgravity Dice Game - Lunar Brick Mold - Lunar Chair - Lunar Scooter Wheel - Lunar Greenhouse

For students: Become a NASA explorer

Instead of just reading about science, you'll become an actual NASA investigator. The HUNCH Academy puts you in the shoes of a NASA engineer or scientist to solve real space problems.

Imagine this:

Growing dinner for astronauts: Do you like gardening? In the Plants in Space project, you'll figure out how to grow food in a lunar colony, where there's no soil or fresh air.

Building a lunar colony: Create a model of a moon habitat. The Lunar Brick Mold project challenges you to design and build structures that can protect astronauts from the harsh lunar environment.

Designing space equipment: In the Lunar Scooter Wheel project, you'll design a wheel that can handle the dusty and crater-filled surface of the Moon.

Creating a new game: Test your creativity and understanding of physics with the Microgravity Dice Game. You'll design a game that astronauts can play while floating in zero gravity.

This isn't just a science project—it's a mission. The academy's "hidden agenda" is to show you that you have what it takes to explore space for real.

For teachers: Launch a project-based learning adventure

The NASA HUNCH Academy isn't just another set of lessons. It provides a complete, hands-on, project-based curriculum that sparks student curiosity and empowers them to think like real scientists and engineers.

Key benefits for your classroom:

Complete lesson plans: The Investigation Stations are detailed, ready-to-implement lesson plans that align with your curriculum standards. They provide a structured way to introduce complex STEM topics.

Turnkey resources: You get all the support materials you need, including videos and worksheets, saving you valuable time.

No deadlines or pressure: Unlike high-stakes competitions, there are no deadlines for completing Investigation Stations, giving you the flexibility to integrate them into your existing schedule.

Inspire STEM careers: The program is a powerful tool for instilling student confidence and inspiring them to pursue STEM studies and future careers, giving your students a concrete, exciting reason to love science.

For school administrators: Invest in the next generation of innovators

The NASA HUNCH Academy is a proven investment in your school's future, aligning perfectly with STEM initiatives and workforce development goals.

Why HUNCH Academy is a strategic choice:

Develop 21st-century skills: The hands-on, collaborative projects build essential skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Boost student engagement: The academy's exciting, space-themed challenges capture students' imaginations and drive enthusiasm for STEM subjects.

Foster a strong STEM pipeline: By reaching elementary and middle school age students, the HUNCH Academy builds a strong foundation for high school programs and future college courses, ensuring a future-ready workforce.

Proven success: The HUNCH program is a nationally recognized workforce development program with a legacy of preparing future innovators.

For more details and to access all the resources, visit nasahunchacademy.com. Please feel free to contact Flo Gold at [email protected] if you have any questions.