Humans in Space with STS-118
 About the Training

The training prepares educators to teach science content in the context of STS-118. The content and curricular materials are covered. Receive a new, very comprehensive, organized, STS-118 resource web link to ALL relevant NASA education content relating to Living and Working in Space. Course fee is $25.

Q. What does STS stand for?
A. "STS" stands for "Space Transportation System," the original name for the Space Shuttle Program.
 

          


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Syllabus for the interactive hour:

  • Space Shuttle and International Space Station Brief History

  • STS-118 Mission Background and Goals

  • Themes for the Classroom

  • NASA's Fit Explorer Curriculum (Grades 3-5+)

    • Living Bones, Strong Bones
    • Fitness and Human Performance
    • Needs in Space

  • NASA/ITEA K-12 Engineering Design Challenge

    • Phase I: Growth Chamber Engineering Activity
           Elementary, Middle and High School Classroom Investigations
    • Phase II: Receiving "My Seeds from Space"

  • Microgravity and Other Classroom Activities and Resources

  • Feedback

 

 


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Training is provided by: U.S. Satellite Laboratory, Inc.