SPACE HAZARDS
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Welcome to your guide for teaching the Space Hazards unit in grades 3-5 out-of-school programs.
Welcome to your guide for teaching the Space Hazards unit in grades 3-5 out-of-school programs.
Mission Control Overview
Choose your path to get started! Choose one of two learning “missions” –
Quick Launch Mission or Deep Space Mission.
Quick-Launch Mission
A 45-minute quick launch session you can complete independently or with a team to get you started.
Use this Quick-Launch Mission Planning to Teach Checklist to navigate through the suggested materials below or explore them on your own.
Overview of Quick Launch Mission:
STEP 1: Get a high-level view of the Space Hazards unit. [~15 min.]
STEP 2: Get an overview of the Educator Guide, including understanding the materials you’ll need. [~15 min.]
STEP 3: Chart your course for how the Space Hazards unit will be implemented into your current program. [~10-15 min.]
Deep Space Mission
Whether working solo or with a team, this 120-minute deeper dive into the Space Hazards unit will best prepare you for a successful launch with your learners.
Use this Deep Space Mission Planning to Teach Checklist to navigate through the suggested materials below.
If you are working with a team, we recommend using the Educator Slide Support to guide your experience with suggested guided questions.
Overview of Deep Space Mission:
STEP 1: Experience a Space Hazards Adventure [~ 45 min.]
STEP 2: Get a high-level view of the Space Hazards unit. [~25 min.]
STEP 3: Get to know the different features and teaching supports found in the Science and/or Engineering Educator Guide(s). [~45 min.]
STEP 4: Chart your course for how the Space Hazards unit will be implemented into your current program. [~5-10 min.]