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Extreme Environments:
Preventing Leaks in Space |
National Science and Technology Standards
"Science often advances with the introduction of new technologies. Solving technological problems often results in new scientific knowledge. New technologies often extend the current levels of scientific understanding and introduce new areas of research." (National Science Education Standards, pg 192).
- Identify a problem or design an opportunity.
- Propose designs and choose between alternative solutions.
- Implement a proposed solution.
- Evaluate the solution and its consequences.
- Communicate the problem, process, and solution.
Humans need air. Maintaining the correct composition, quantity, and quality of gases in the International Space Station's living areas is a major challenge. The habitat must be leakproof. | | Assessment Students report on their problem as a design opportunity, planning, implementation, testing procedures, and conclusions they arrive at based on the data collected. Results should be presented orally. Students should demonstrate good laboratory techniques and teamwork skills. |
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