ERIC Number: ED510826
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 104
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3...2...1...Liftoff!--An Educator's Guide with Activities in Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Language Arts. EG-2002-02-001-JSC
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The construction of the International Space Station (ISS) is one of humankind's most exciting and challenging endeavors. Numerous rocket launches are required to build this orbiting science laboratory. The purpose of this curriculum supplement is to introduce students in the Early Childhood classroom to the International Space Station and the role rockets play in its construction. The guide uses these topics as the basis for interdisciplinary activities for the early learner. The product begins with background information for educators. Activities that follow the background information are designed to allow students to develop science, mathematics, technology, and English language arts skills. The activities in this guide are for use individually or as part of a more concentrated space or transportation unit. Educators may choose the sequence of lessons to best fit the requirements of their classrooms. Following the activities, the guide includes a glossary of terms and acronyms. (Contains 19 figures.) [The Education Office at NASA Johnson Space Center and the Education Office at Space Center Houston provided support for this document.]
Descriptors: Space Exploration, Science Activities, Language Arts, Science Laboratories, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Curriculum Guides, Early Childhood Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Skill Development, Science Course Improvement Projects, Teaching Models, Instructional Design, Aviation Technology, Aerospace Education, Space Sciences
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Public Communications and Inquiries Management Office, NASA Headquarters Suite 1M32, Washington, DC 20546-0001. Tel: 202-358-0001; Fax: 202-358-3469; Web site: http://www.nasa.gov
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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