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Rocket Science

Special talents and training are required to become a rocket scientist.

Mars

It is likely that some day it will be possible for humans to colonize and sustain life on other planets, especially our neighbor Mars.

Astronomical Scales

Students will
1. understand how scaling factors can be used to make representations of astronomical distances;
2. learn how to write and solve equations that relate real distance measurements to scaled representations of the distances; and
3. understand how the use of scientific notation makes calculations involving large numbers easier to manage.

Discover Magazine: The Solar System

Students will

* learn about NASA’s options for its space program;
* research which option may be the most viable; and
* make a recommendation based on research

Understanding The Universe

Students will understand the following:
1. The stages of evolution a star goes through are determined by the size of the star.