Students will examine drawings of four probes to observe how specific design features enable the probe to carry out its mission in a particular environment. Students then select a planet and design a probe to explore it. Lesson and extensions support the National Education Standards for science. For teachers of grades 3-6. The guide includes a color poster for classroom use.
Lessons support the National Education Standards for social studies and language arts.
For teachers of grades 3-5. These shows explore the night sky and planets for younger students and challenge older students to consider how early Polynesian people used the stars to navigate long distances across the ocean. Check Planetarium listings for details.