Instructional Video

Welding in Space

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After the first American space walk, the hatch would not close on the spacecraft. Engineers later identified the problem as cold welding. An out-of-this-world video shows scholars how this discovery led to many changes in space crafts as well as new methods for nanotechnologies.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Review the difference between welding and cold welding before watching the video
  • Go into more depth with the applications of cold welding for nanotechnology
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of NASA missions, specifically Gemini IV
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides closed captioning in 10 languages for the hearing impaired
  • Includes references and audio from the Gemini IV mission
  • Requires very little class time
Cons
  • None