Space Exploration Technology
They might have landed a man on the moon while you were a kid in school. But did you know kids are currently learning about space technology and exploration every single day? It’s not something that’s a mystery any longer. Some courses focus on planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy, and the universe as a whole. Students are encouraged to think outside of the box regarding their presentations and discussions in class.
Dr. Katie Mercadante said, “What has blown me away is the level of detail the students put into their presentations, and also the topics they chose. As a teacher, finding ways to engage students in labs focused on these challenging topics has required some thinking outside the box too. It isn’t uncommon to find jars of beans, beach balls, or balloons in my classroom on lab days. We’re rounding out the year with a study of the life and work of Stephen Hawking and developing our planetarium shows, with a little help from the Buhl Planetarium team at the Carnegie Science Center.” As scientists discover more about outer space, students can learn more in school (Getting Smart).