PASSPORT TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Video 8: Exploring the Solar System and Beyond

Look back at the early missions and scientific principles that made the Space Age possible. Then look forward to the spacecraft that will perhaps be built, managed, and operated by students in today's classrooms! This video emphasizes the application of design, technology, and engineering to enable scientific breakthroughs.

"Seeing the Universe." In the successes of spacecraft, students are seeing key aspects of math, physics, and chemistry in action.

"Tools and Techniques, Risks and Rewards" compares the staffing and organization of an early Mariner mission with the more recent Pathfinder mission to Mars-the new style of space exploration in which students may participate.

"The Next Generation" examines possible future missions to comets and other planets through computer animation.

Through the video and related activities your students will:

Understand the role of mathematics, basic physical principles, and advanced technology in the exploration of the solar system.

Examine how the scientific enterprise requires a diversity of human talents and qualities of mind, deployed in a variety of settings.

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