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Program Flyer: Challenger Learning Center St. Louis: The Body in Space
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning | |
| Contact Information |
Rebecca Morrison rmorrison@csd.org Cooperating School Districts 1460 Craig Road St. Louis, MO 63146 United States Phone: (314) 692-1274 Fax: (314) 872-9128 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
 based on 1 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 10 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Social Studies/History, Video Conferencing Integration | |
| Program Description | During this interactive program, students will learn about the science behind the effects of space travel on the human body. They will participate in hands-on activities using teacher-supplied materials and discussions about the environment of space, space adaptation sickness, fluid shift and its effects on body organs, and bone and muscle atrophy. | |
| Program Format |
1. Program begins with a PowerPoint presentation. 2. Students watch a short video of the “Vomit Comet”. 3. Students participate in a fluid shift activity. 4. Students participate in a bone density activity (optional). 5. Time is allowed for questions and answers throughout the session. |
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| Objectives |
Participants will: • gain an increased understanding of microgravity • learn about the extremes of space (air pressure, temperature, radiation…) • learn about preparations that must be made to support people living in space |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
National Standards: NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding • Properties and changes of properties in matter • Motions and forces • Transfer of energy NS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding • Structure of the earth system • Earth's history • Earth in the solar system NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- • Abilities of technological design • Understandings about science and technology |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
MO Grade Level Expectations addressed: 1.2.C.a Recognize energy from the Sun is transferred to Earth in a range of wavelengths and energy levels, including visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation 2.2.B.a Recognize every object exerts a gravitational force of attraction on every other object 2.2.B.b Recognize that an object’s weight is a measure of the gravitational force of a planet/moon acting on that object 2.2.B.c Compare the amount of gravitational force acting between objects (which is dependent upon their masses and the distance between them) 3.2.C.a Recognize the major life processes carried out by the major systems of plants and animals 3.2.F.a Predict the response the body may take to maintain internal balance during an environmental change 6.2.C.a Describe Earth’s gravity as a force that pulls objects on or near the Earth toward the Earth without touching the object IL Learning Standards addressed: 12.A.1a Identify and describe the component parts of living things and their major functions 12.C.2a Describe and compare types of energy including light, heat, sound, electrical and mechanical |
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| Program Length | 30-35 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Date/Time Notes | Availability: This program is available by request only on Tuesdays or Thursdays only. (minimum 14 days notice) | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $85.00 By Request Cost: $85.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | Cost: $85 per program, $80 per program if ordering three or more for the same day | New Links to New Learning members pay $75 for videoconference. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We prefer that schools dial into us or our bridge, but if necessary, we can dial out to them. If you are making a bridge connection, we require you to validate (make a test call) with our bridge prior to the actual videoconference. |
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