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This single-page reading underlines how abundant plasmas are in the universe. The reading, which is the final page in a tutorial about the plasma phase of matter, points out that understanding plasma is central to understanding what happens in the universe. Through space technologies, researchers have been able to study plasmas in areas like those shown in the images that illustrate this reading. One of the images shows plasma loops on the Sun. Copyright 2005 Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
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| Title | Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) |
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| Link | http://msteacher2.org/ |
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| Description | The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice. MSP2 is a project of the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, National Middle School Association, and Education Development Center, Inc., and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The partners integrate resources, tools, and services across projects, and support multiple methods of resource discovery to meet the needs of this audience. |
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We're used to a world composed of solids, liquids and gases, but most of the visible universe – 99% of it – is made of plasma. Scientists can study plasmas in the lab, but their devices are limited in size and bounded by walls. When humans launched into the Space Age we gained a new plasma lab, one as big as space itself. Studying plasma opens a window to the stars From studies in space, we've learned much about plasmas and the relation of these charged particles to processes that occur in the cosmos. We've come to realize that this mysterious form of matter holds the key to unlocking many of the puzzles of our universe. By studying processes that occur in Earth's magnetosphere, in interplanetary space, and at other planets, we are better able to appreciate the important role plasma science plays in understanding our plasma universe. This space plasma laboratory is truly a window to the stars.
