Artifacts in Space (Grades 3-5)
Description
Artifacts in space
Essential Question: How can I increase students’ knowledge about astronauts of color and expose them to careers in aerospace and engineering?
- Learning Objective: Students will be able to develop listening, reading, and comprehension skills by hearing and reading stories about contemporary astronauts and make a model of a space shuttle.
Lesson 1: Astronauts of Color and the Space Shuttle
Lesson 2: Culturally Relevant Artifacts for Space Launch
Lesson 3: Mission Mars
Curricular Materials
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Project Curricula Details
Target Setting(s)
Elementary school (K-5)
Target Participant(s)
Youth / students
Educators
Girls (or women)
American Indian/Alaska Native participants
Black/African American participants
Hispanic/Latino participants
Students eligible for free lunch or reduced-price lunch
Discipline(s)
Computer and informational technology science