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Virtual |
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Grades 3–8 |
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Research in Space (Grades 3–8) (Virtual)
Research in Space
Grades 3–8
Virtual STEM Program
40 Minutes
September-May
Students will explore how the conditions that astronauts work in on the International Space Station provide an alternative environment to further test experiments scientists are running on Earth. Grades 3-5 and 6-8 will collaborate on how these differences allow for the exploration of novel ideas that can help create solutions to difficult problems, with each age group exploring age-appropriate research. (Kit Provided)
Science: 3-PS2-2, 5-PS2-1, PS2.B, ESS3.C, ETS1.B, 4-PS3-2, ESS2.B, 4-ESS3-2, 5-ESS3-1, ESS3.C, MS-LS1-3, MS-PS1-1, MS-PS2-2, PS1.A, MS-PS1-3, MS-PS2-4, MS-LS1-5, Engineering: SEP.1, SEP.2, SEP.3, SEP.4, ETS1.A
How to attend
Please complete the online registration form to schedule a virtual school program.
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