Format
1. This program begins on the lunar landscape by two Apollo space suits.
2. We will discuss air pressure and a vacuum environment
3. We will watch a quick video about space suits
4. Following the video, we will do a series of vacuum experiments.
5.. Time is allowed for questions.
Objectives
1. Engage in a discussion of air pressure and Pascal's Law.
2. Explore the role of pressurized space suits.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop:
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry
NS.K-4.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop
Abilities of technological design
Understanding about science and technology
Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
NS.K-4.7 HISTORY OF NATURE AND SCIENCE:
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of
Science as a human endeavor
NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
NS.5-8.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding
Personal health
Populations, resources, and environments
Natural hazards
Risks and benefits
Science and technology in society
NS.5-8.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of
Science as a human endeavor
Nature of science
History of science