Lunar Landers: Exploring Gravity

The attached engineering design lesson plan elaborates on the PBS Kids online resource and will probably take from 4-5 class periods. It takes the students through the engineering design process which includes the following components: Identify the Problem, Brainstorm and Design a Solution, Test and Evaluate, Redesign, Reflect and Share the Solution.

Resource ID#: 37388 Type: Lesson Plan

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Direct Link: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/pdf/parentseducators/nasa_ds_guide_508_04touchdown.pdf

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter

Keywords: gravity, lunar lander, NASA, engineer, engineering design, test

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Presentation/Slideshow

Instructional Design Framework(s): Open Inquiry (Level 4)

Resource Collection: Brevard County School District

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