What can I use in space? The three-lesson unit has groups research what man-made or natural resources would be available during space exploration or habitation. Team members think of ways that resources can be reclaimed or reused in order to build a company. The teams then develop a presentation on what resources their companies will utilize and how.

Concepts

space exploration, recycling, reusing, moon exploration, space travel, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use information from Apollo 13 on how materials can be repurposed to fit needs

Classroom Considerations

• Most research must be done via the Internet
• Some of the resources may be out of date or no longer available

Pros

• The unit plan includes a pre-/post-assessment with answer key
• Includes an extension activity that focuses on orbiting debris and how it might be salvaged

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.2 HSN-Q.A.3 HSG-GMD.A.3 HSG-MG.A.3 HSS-IC.B.3 HSS-IC.B.6 MP4 MP5