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NASA@ My Library: Alien Encounter

"Alien Encounter" is a NASA@ My Library kit that has participants use multiplication to help "aliens" find out how much fuel they need to get their space crafts home.

Key Concepts:

  • Relates addition to multiplication
  • Relates problem-solving strategy to symbols

STEM Kit Information

  • Kit FAQ
    Information about STEM kit circulation, reservations and holds, shipping, etc.

More About This Kit!

  • 20 Alien Figures
  • 100 Plastic Crystals
  • 30 Activity Sheets
Please only use the kit components you need and return the rest to be used by other libraries. The activity sheets are not expected to be returned.

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