Our fifth and sixth grade students are set to explore Mars on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Challenger Discovery Center (see link below). We will be leaving school at 11:30 am for our mission. The mission runs from 12:15-2:45.
Permission slips and payments are due to Ms Farrell Friday March 12. All drivers should speak with her concerning car pools. If you need another copy of the informational handout, click here: Challenger Fieldtrip
Student projects :
6th grade - Three-dimensional model of our solar system (science and math)
5th grade - Two-dimensional model of our solar system (science and math)
6th and 5th grade - Collage of Hubble images (computer)
"Space station this is mission control.
You will need to apply for a job before we begin, see the list below, over."
Data, Navigation, Medical, Isolation, Communication, Probe, Remote, Life Support
Fill out your application, include a second choice, and return to Mrs. Farrell by the due date.
Interesting Links:
--- NASA - Interactive Features
--- Hubble's Next Discovery - You Decide
--- HubbleSite: Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull interactive
Discovery Museum of Sacramento
Amazing Space: Starwitness news
Calculate Your Weight on Other Worlds
Time until lift off: