Lesson details
ISS: Curiosity in Orbit
Alberta / Arizona / California / Canada / Colorado / Florida / New York / USA · Grades 3-12 · 25 minutes
Step into the boots of an astronaut to experience life beyond this world.
Including mission control in Houston and a launchpad in Cape Canaveral, students will observe the journey to space to eventually set foot into the International Space Station. By participating in experiments actually done onboard the ISS, students will explore the scientific method and the science and engineering practices that allow important discoveries to be made and pivotal technologies to be developed.
Lesson facts
- Region
- Alberta / Arizona / California / Canada / Colorado / Florida / New York / USA
- Grades
- 3-12
- Duration
- 25 minutes
- Group size
- 15–40 students, depending on the licensee or franchisee
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Curriculum connections
Learning objectives
- ISS Tour and Observations: Students will observe the key components of various sections of the ISS and where they are found in the overall layout.
Alberta curriculum outcomes
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Arizona curriculum outcomes
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California curriculum outcomes
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Canada curriculum outcomes
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Colorado curriculum outcomes
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Florida curriculum outcomes
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New York curriculum outcomes
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USA curriculum outcomes
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Grades
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Curiosity and Wonder
- Experimental Design
- Scientific Inquiry
Activities
ISS Tour
Acquaint yourself with the different modules that make up the ISS. As students explore the ISS and partake in experiments, they will learn about the purpose of each module in the life and work of astronauts, including manipulating objects in microgravity!
| Objective | Description |
|---|---|
| ISS Tour and Observations | Students will observe the key components of various sections of the ISS and where they are found in the overall layout. |
Experiments on the ISS
Take part in simplified versions of experiments done on the ISS, learning how microgravity plays a role in developing our understanding of science and engineering both in space and on Earth.