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Space Station Science

Upon completion this unit of instruction, students will be able to:

  • Describe the components of the U.S., Japanese, and European Laboratories and list some of the initial experiments that will occur on board these modules
  • Assess the difference between short- and long-duration experiments conducted in microgravity and the importance of the ISS centrifuge
  • Describe the types of research that will be conducted on the ISS
  • Explain how the human body reacts over time in microgravity and some of the possible effects of long-duration spaceflight and list some of the counter measures employed on the ISS to combat their effects
  • Analyze ways that the ISS will help to support future human spaceflight to the Moon, Mars and beyond
  • Calculate the amount of fuel used and time needed to re-boost the ISS into a desired orbit

Click here to view the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for this lesson.

The student's assignment will be graded using the rubric in the mission of the lesson. The following components are required for this lesson:

  • Composing an essay on long-duration experiments
  • Solving the math problem
  • Completing the quiz

Students are selected for the summer program based completion of lessons, score of quizzes, quality of work and timeliness.

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