Read the Fine Print
Educational Use
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some famous space missions. Finally, they learn the basics of rocket science (Newton's third law of motion), the main components of rockets and the U.S. space shuttle, and how engineers are involved in creating and launching spacecraft.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Engineering
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Space Science
- Technology
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- TeachEngineering
- Provider Set:
- TeachEngineering
- Author:
- Denise Carlson
- Denise W. Carlson
- Geoff Hill
- Jessica Butterfield
- Jessica Todd
- Sam Semakula
- Date Added:
- 09/18/2014
