UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA
Micronaut Program
K-4 Block Programming
K-4 grades (non to lower reading levels)
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K-4 Discovery Mission (K-4 grades/ non to beginning reading levels)- Mini Discovery Mission takes place aboard the International Space Station. Scientists, engineers and mathematicians are engaged in a variety of hands on experiments as they travel 230 miles above the Earth’s surface.
Only kindergartners to fourth graders are qualified for this special mission. These unique experiments call for the highly specialized crew to use their academic skills to solve problems. The crew members will work co-operatively together to accomplish mission goals.
Micronaut Program Grades K-4 – 1 hour program includes Mini Discovery Mission and one Micronaut EVA.
Maximum is 36 participants —Divided into 2 groups up to 18 students each.
*1 Mini Discovery Crew Manifest is required for each group.
Groups with 36+ students must do the 2 hour program.
Micronaut Program Grades K-4 – 2 hour program includes Mini Discovery Mission, and two
Micronaut EVA's.
Maximum is 54 participants —Divided into 3 groups up to 18 students each.
*1 Mini Discovery Crew Manifest is required for each group.
Price:
For 1 hour Program: $250.00 (Maximum is 36 Participants)
For 2 hour Program: $350.00 (Maximum is 54 Participants)
Living in Space Video
Exploring the Orbiter
The Right Order
TN Science Curriculum Standards K-3
11.0 Forces and Motion
11.1 Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects
K-3 TN Benchmarks
Science SPI
Physical Science:
3.11.1 identify how the direction and movement of an object can be changed
Math SPIs
Real World Problem Solving:
3.1.10 adding and subtraction of whole numbers to solve real world problems
Geometry:
3.3.6 identify the line of symmetry in a two dimensional design or shape
Language Arts
Reading SPIs
3.1.14 determine sequence of events in a story
Telescopes
Day/Night Sky in Transporter
Exploring the Hubble
NanoSat
TN Science Curriculum Standards K-3
7.0 Earth and Its Place in the Universe
7.1 Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky
7.2 Recognize that there are predictable patterns which occur in the universe
K-3 TN Benchmarks
Science SPIs
Space:
3.7.1 Identify objects found in the day or nighttime sky
3.7.3 Choose appropriate tool for observing a specific distant object
Math SPIs
Geometry:
3.3.1 Name 2 dimensional geometric figures
3.3.3 Recognize geometric figures that are the same in size and shape
3.2.1 Sort objects by two attributes
This activity was created to provide an opportunity for younger children and non-readers to build they’re very own model of NASA’s NanoSat Constellation Satellite. Students reinforce the basic concepts of counting, matching, shape and color identification and following directions to construct the NanoSat models NanoSat Activity introduces younger children to the latest in Space Technology used by NASA. The real satellites are about the size of a large birthday cake, fly in formation and weigh as much as a computer. These three small satellites will hitch a ride on a rocket and be flung into space like a spinning Frisbee. Grade Level K-4.
In this activity, The Origami NanoSat meets science and mathematics standards. NASA is investigating new ideas for sending satellites into space. The new technology is based on the flight of a Frisbee. These “Nanosatellites” are smaller and less expensive. Students make their own 8 sided flying “nanosat” disc out of paper. By using the folding techniques of origami students learn different geometric shapes and terms as they explore the latest in space technology. Let’s all go fly a Frisbee! Grade Level 3-4.
Telescope Tech - In this activity students will learn about lenses and how they are used to focus light into a sharper image. They will construct a simple refracting telescope and practice using this science tool to see objects in the sky and their environment. The students will also explore reflections on flat and curved surfaces.
Star Frames - In this lesson students become familiar with different winter sky constellations with the help of a "constellation tool" they construct from transparencies and paper re-enforcers. Using their bodies as a compass the students also explore the cardinal directions N/S/E/W.
MICRONAUT FORMS
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