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A Teacher's Guide, [800-410-6272 _1eacher In Sp_ace »— ., Prolect YOUR INVITATION FROM SPACE... Come aboard for a history-making educational opportunity to instruct using the first lessons taught live from the Space Shut- tle. Teacher in Space, Christa McAulitle, will teach two lessons that will be broad- . cast live via satellite to the classrooms and homes of television viewers from the Shuttle Challenger. The materials in this publication have been designed to help ' teachers and other adults maximize the learning experiences which will grow from the lessons and other educa- tional events scheduled on Mission 51-L’s his- . toric flight! CONTENTS Description ofLive Lessons 3 Teaching-related Events of Mission Sl-L 3 Key Mission-Related Terms 4 Pro-Viewing Activities 5 Teaching Activities: 6— 15 Living in Space The Shuttle's Size 6 Orbital Human Factors 7 Health and Survival 8 Space Stations 9 Working and Studying in Space Diversity of Jobs 10 Benefits and Costs 11 -. Scientific Study 12 Recording the .Soace Wence amaze. Creative Expression 13 Forms of Communication 14 Space laws and Decisions 15 -,.v,.,.._._ Resources 16 i.<.~ u PROJECT BACKGROUND that‘sww'otar- ~ The ten finalists announced on July 1, 1985 traveled to NASA‘s John- - Plans to make a teacher the first private citizen to fly on the Space Shuttle began with President Ronald Reagan‘s announcement of the son Space Oenter in Houston, Texas and Marshall Space Flight Center in nv. program on August 27, I984. Christa McAuliffe will fulfill that decision Huntsville, Alabama for briefings and testing. A NASA Evaluation Com- «a. .- on Shuttle Mission Sl-l. slated for launch in January 1986. McAuliffe’s mittee interviewed them in Washington, DC, and the final selection flight is a part of NASA‘s Space Flight Participant Program which is announcement was made by Vice President George Bush on July 19, designed to expand Shuttle opportunities to a wider segment of private 1985. Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan began their training on citizens. Among her challenges will be communication of the experience September 9 at the Johnson Space Center. and flight activities to the public through educational and public infor- The remaining eight finalists are working with NASA on a one-year mation programs. assignment at Headquarters and NASA research centers. In August, they The selection of Christa McAuliffe as primary candidate and Barbara worked with McAuliffe and Morgan to design the lessons which the Morgan as backup culminated a search process coordinated for NASA by Teacher in Space will teach live during the mission. Their continued the Council of Chief State School Officers. Some [1,000 teachers applied input will create an abundance of new space-related materials for the for the opportunity to become the Teacher in Space. State, territorial, classroom. and agency review panels each selected two nominees for a nomination slate of [04. These nominees are continuing to serve as NASA’s educa- tional Space Ambassadors in their areas. MISSION BACKGROUND Payload: .‘ ~ The Crew.- Conrmander—Francis R. (Dick) Scobee The T'DRS-B will join ’l'DRS-l in geosynchronous orbit to provide communication and data links with the Space Shuttle and satellites. “’fbm. Pilot—Michael J. Smith TDRSZ (WEST) will be stationed over the Pacific; TDRS-l (EAST) is '.<.-.~; Mission Specialist-Judith A Resnick, PhD. stationed over the Atlantic. Mission Specialist— Ellison S. 0niznka The Spartan (Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Mission .Specialtst— Ronald E. McNair, PILD. Astronomy) mission is designed to observe the ultraviolet spectrum of 'asVim‘wo‘ - ~ Payload Specialist— Gregory Jarvis (Hughes Communications) Comet Halley. TWO ultraviolet spectrometers will be mounted on the Spartan carrier which will scan the tail of Bailey on each of its orbits. a ch flight Participant (Teacher-Observer) — S. Christa McAuliffe The Spartan will be deployed and retrieved with the Remote Manipula- :- v tor System (RMS) and stowed in the payload bay for the remainder of v- . The Flight, Payload, and Experiments.- the Shuttle flight. Shuttle Mission Sl-L will be a sixday mission. launch is scheduled The Shuttle Student Involvement Program. a competition managed for January 22, I986 from the Kennedy Space Center, and landing is by the National Science Teachers Association with NASA to encourage Wm scheduled forJanuary 28 at the same site. The mission carries two major student-designed experiments that can qualify to fly on missions, will ms.- payloads, the TDRSB (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-B) and the be flying three experiments on this mission: Spartan-Halley carrier. 0n the first flight day, the crew will deploy A Chicken Embryo Development in Space by John C. Vellinger of TDRS-B; on the third flight day, the Spartan-Halley carrier, which will be lafayette, indiana. retrieved on the fifth flight day. In addition, the crew will be conducting B. The Effects of Weightlesness on Grain Far-mation and Strength and monitoring a series of scientific experiments during the Mission. in Metals by Lloyd C. Bruce of St. lotus, Missouri. McAuliffe may describe these activities during her live lessons from C. Utilizing a Semi-Permeable Membrane to Direct Crystal space. Growth by Richard S. Cavoli of Marlboro, New York. 2 r2'Winsome-onwarde“warn-v PREFACE mm ispleased topror-v'de this Butcher's Guide in extend the learning experi— encer ccolt-ingfrom the Thacher in Space Project. Thepublication is the product ofa team effort by M34, the National Science Backers Association mm), the Natiomzl Council for the Social Studies (NCSS'), and curriculum professionals. It is based 141ml ideas contributed by the hat-her in Spacefinalists, the Space Ambassadors, and otherpracticing teachers. We have sought to publish practical and mindstretchiug teaching ideas, plans, and resources for a variety of curriculum areas and grade let-eh —all growing from aspecar of Mission 5l-L The capsules and detailed activities are concept-based and are designed to strengthen critical thinking andproblemsolving skills. We hope this Guide will help a” ofyou, the people who teach line on Earth every day. MlSA wishes to thank thefollowing individual teachers who uncle activities for this Guide: Charles Roderick, .llarilm Kirschnei; Bewrly Sutton, and Howard White. We wish to acknowledge the contributions of thefollowing: William D. Nixon, Thacher in Space Hoject Manager: Dr Doris K Grtgsby and Muriel M. Theme ofNASA Headquarters Educational Affairs.- Dr Helenmarie Holman, MYTH,- ll'ances Haley, NCSS; and Dr: june Scobee, University of Houston -Clear Lake. We also thankjoan Baraloto Communications, Inc. for coordinating thepreparation, derelopment, andpublication of thisguide. Thomas P. Beam/Associate Administrator/or Mental mum. M484 DESCRIPTION OF THE LIVE LESSONS The Ultimate Field Trip Where We’ve Been, This lesson is based on a quotation by Teacher in Space Christa Where We’re Going, Why? McAuliffe who described her opportunity to go into space as “the ulti- Viewer Objectives: mate field trip." 1. To explain some advantages and disadvantages of manufacturing Viewer Obiectives: in a microgravity environment I. To observe the major areas of the Shuttle and describe their 2. To describe spinoffs and other benefits which have evolved from functions the span: program 2. To list and describe the major kinds of activities crewmembers 3. To list ways in which the modular Space Station would change perform aboard the Shuttle the lives of human beings 3. To compare and contrast daily activities in microgravity with Video Lesson Description: those on Earth As this lesson from space begins, Christa McAuliffe will refer to Video Lesson Description: models of the Wright Brothers’ plane and of a proposed NASA Space Sta- This lesson from space will begin in the flight deck area of the Chal- tion to help viewers recall that only 82 years separate that early flight lenger where Christa McAuliffe will introduce the commander and pilot and today's life in Space. and will point out the Shuttle controls, computers, and payload bay. McAuliffe will discuss the reasons we are living and working in When she arrives at the middeck, McAuliffe will show viewers the space, covering astronomy, Earth observations, experiments on—board kinds of equipment and processes which help human beings live comfor- the Shuttle, satellites on the mission, materials procesSing, and tech- tably and safely in the microgravity environment of the Shuttle. nological advances. TEACHING-RELATED EVENTS OF MISSION Sl-L Live Lessons: antennas daily activities conducted aboard the 5H. Mission. This effort As part of the 51-1. Mission, the Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe, will be coordinated by Classroom Earth, an organization dedicated to will teach two live lessons from space. These lessons are currently sched- direct satellite transmission to elementary and secondary schools. Par- uled on the sixth day of the Mission at 11:40 am. and 1:40 pm. Eastern ticipating schools will receive in advance educational materials, telev Standard Time. vision schedule, orbital map, Shuttle Prediction and Recognition Kit (SPARK), and other information that will prepare teachers and students PBS Broadcast: to followall aspects of the SH. Mission. Barbara Morgan, backup modi- The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will carry both lessons via date, will act as moderator for these daily special broadcasts. Specific Westar IV. PBS will offer the programs to member stations .that will be information related to “Mission Watch" is available by writing to Class- requested to preempt regular classroom programming to carry the les- room Earth, Spring Valley, IL 61362 or by calling 815/664-4500. infor- sons live. Specific information about the PBS transmission maybe mation can also be accessed on the National Computer Bulletin Board obtained from local PBS stations or by writing to Elementary and (300 band) 817/ 5268686. Secondary Programs. PBS, 47S L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024 or calling 202/483-5080. Filmed Activities: in addition to live lessons, McAuliffe will conduct a number of dem- Mission Watch onstrations during the flight.
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