Summer SAVY, Session 4 Day 5, Space Academy (Jahn) (3rd -4th)
We had a fantastic week at Space Academy, traveling across the galaxy to learn more about the incredible intergalactic world!
By the end of this week, all Cosmic Cadets will have explored the eight planets, the dwarf planet Pluto, the sun, and the moon; they will have investigated multiple experiments and written several responses. They’ve even created models and blueprints of new designs for rovers, domes, helmets, shuttles, and other space exploration tools!
One of our favorite activities today was building a Mars dome. First, we read a text about a new concept for human life on Mars: an Ice Dome. We continued lawyer-like critical thinking and made a pro and con list with text evidence. Then, students built their models using colored straws to determine the best shape for a livable dome!
The rest of our day was spent reviewing what we had learned in the Space Exposition Presentation. Students created a display and presentation according to the prompts below. You can ask your cadet to recap this presentation for you tonight!
- A concept generalization about exploration at the top.
- Three facts about your favorite planet with a detailed depiction.
- The four forces of flight with a plane diagram.
- Your choice – Information about something else that you learned this week!
- Your cosmic cadet logo should be taped or drawn on!
Houston, it’s been an honor! Over and out!
Ms. Jahn