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Space Day 2001 Design Challenges

Starting:	November 6, 2000
Ending:	March 1, 2001 (submissions) May 1, 2001 (Space Day)
Cost:	Free
Country:	USA
Grade:	K-8
Email:	spaceday@challenger.org
URL:	http://www.spaceday.com/designchallenge/ http://www.epals.com

In the Space Day 2001 Global Classroom, K-8th graders can team up with students around the world to tackle the challenges of living and working in space. The project includes problem-solving activities to engage students in meaningful learning experiences, using skills such as critical thinking and teamwork.

Subjects

• Science

Technology Needed

Computer with Internet access, email, and a browser

Time Commitment

Varies from classroom-to-classroom.

Registration Information

Register on the site at:
http://www.spaceday.com/designchallenge/teachers/registration.html

Registration Deadline

Register soon to be able to fully participate in this exciting opportunity.

All Submissions are due by March 1, 2001.

Full Project Description

Now in its fifth year, Space Day is the global celebration dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration of space. The goal of Space Day is to advance math, science, and technology education. Over 70 prestigious Partner organizations connect with millions of students, educators, and parents to initiate and host activities that will excite children's imaginations and launch them in a lifelong love of learning about the universe. In the new millennium, space will bring many exciting opportunities. But with new opportunities come challenges. We think our students are more than up for the task.

Can you:

• Develop procedures to ensure the crew's safety during an emergency?
• Come up with a nutritious menu for a crewmember, with package conservation in mind?
• Design a mechanical device to grab tools that float away during a space walk? Everything you need - details on the Design Challenges, resources to find the answers, and cool ways to talk with other students and teachers around the country who are working on the same problem - are only a click away.

Project Objectives

View the National Science Education Standards and AAAS Benchmarks that provide the foundation for this project.

Assessment

Download the comprehensive Teachers' Guide under Teacher's Mission Prep.

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