MicroComet   (Grades 3-4)

 

          

 

Micro Comet Mission

It is the year 2061. Traveling between Earth and Mars, the Micro Comet crew is on a mission to locate Comet Halley. After locating the comet, this scientific team of explorers will launch a probe into the comet to hopefully discover the secrets of this ancient cosmic material.

1 hour MicroComet Program (Grades 3-4) includes Micro Comet Mission and one Micronaut EVA.

Maximum is 36 participants — Divided into 2 groups up to 18 students each. Groups with  more than 36 students MUST do the 2 hour program.

*A Micro Comet Crew Manifest is required for each group.

 

2 hour Micronaut Program (Grades 3-4) includes Micro Comet Mission, and two Micronaut EVA's.

Maximum is 54 participants — Divided into 3 groups up to 18 students each.

*A Micro Comet Crew Manifest is required for each group.

Price:

1 hour MicroComet Program: $300

2 hour MicroComet Program: $400

                                                 Please Note: Micronaut prices increased effective August 1, 2010.

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                                 MICROCOMET EVAs

     

Micronaut Technology

                                                   

• Students will learn about the uses of NanoSatellites in space.
• Students will work in pairs to build a NanoSatellite (NanoSat) using origami paper.
• If time allows, studens will investigate different components of the day and night sky.

Telescope Tech

                                 

• Students will explore the concepts of reflection and refraction.
• Students will discuss the difference between reflecting and refracting telescopes.
• Students will learn the different parts of a telescope.
• Students will use a refracting telescope to observe distant objects.

 

Moon Phases

                                                                

• Students will investigate the sun, earth, moon system.
• Students will model and name the eight moon phases.

 

MicroRockets

                                                              

• Students will build and launch a MicroRocket.
• Students will organizer launch results using a bar graph.
• Studens will read and interpret the results using a bar graph.

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MICROCOMET FORMS

     

                                                MicroComet Manifest

                                     K-4 Micronaut Program Checklist

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