Lesson details
ISS: Curiosity in Orbit
British Columbia · Grades 4-9 · 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
- British Columbia
- Grades
- 4-9
- Duration
- 25 minutes
- Group size
- 15–40 students, depending on the licensee or franchisee
- Availability
- Bookable · Book this lesson
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.
British Columbia curriculum outcomes
Curriculum outcomes for British Columbia have not yet been added.
Grades
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Elementary
- Middle School
Skills
- Cause and Effect
- Curiosity and Wonder
- Following Procedures
- Real-World Connections
- Systems Thinking
- Teamwork in Missions
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.