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What's Out There? Space Shuttle Exploration and Simulation Lesson PlanWhat's Out There? Space Shuttle Exploration and Simulation Lesson Plan
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Learners simulate life in space aboard the space shuttle. In this space exploration lesson, students work in small groups to model life aboard the space shuttle. Each student is given a job, conducts Internet research on space, and models activities that astronauts would do in space.

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astronauts, space, space shuttles, space travel, teamwork

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5th - 9th
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Science
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