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YOUR STUDENTS CAN SPEAK WITH A FLIGHT OFFICER INSIDE MISSION CONTROL!
The DLN is excited to offer a unique opportunity to ask questions of an actual Mission Control Flight Officer at the Johnson Space Center! Students will have a direct connection to the Public Affairs console and will witness the inner workings of the International Space Station’s (ISS) Mission Control! Additional Flight Control Officers specializing in life support, power, data/communications and robotics may be also be available to speak with students.
Before you connect with Mission Control, a DLN education specialist will spend approximately 30 minutes with your students highlighting the many Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts that are important aboard the ISS. Give an incredible, inspirational opportunity to your students and illustrate real-life applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in action!
Engage- TLW share prior knowledge about NASA, the ISS, Mission Control, and the research taking place aboard the ISS.
Explore- TLW gain knowledge about the ISS including daily life, construction, and the experimental research taking place there.
Explain- TLW investigate some of the many variables involved with space habitation by completing an in-classroom activity.
Elaborate- TLW discuss with a Mission Control representative a number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics.
Evaluate- TLW demonstrate their understanding by completing suggested pre/post activities.
Sequence of Events
NASA’s home page for the International Space Station (ISS) is an excellent website that provides the latest news on current and upcoming missions. Students may browse image galleries, mission videos and participate in interactive web content.
Watch NASA TV right in your school! Experience live commentary on the latest happenings and developments aboard the ISS from 10:00-11:00 Central every day.
ISSLive! is a unique tool for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. This website provides live data from the International Space Station (ISS) and real world STEM applications that can be used to engage students.
The event will include a 35 minutes lesson with a DLN Education Specialist and a 25 minute Question and Answer session of a Mission Control representative. You may be asked to supply student questions in advance of the event.
This event is ONLY offered every Thursday beginning at 11:30-12:30 EST (10:30-11:30 CST). At this point, no more than one school or classroom can be registered for this weekly program. Scheduling is on a first come first serve basis.
Skype is NOT a valid connection option for this event. If you do not have standards based videoconferencing (H.323) and wish to use the web to connect, you must contact the Johnson Space Center at jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov to see how you can connect.
Request this event by clicking below:
We MUST have a minimum of 2 weeks advanced notice due to the possibility of your class appearing live on NASA TV which requires permission forms to be signed and returned.
Standards
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understanding about scientific inquiry
- Motions and Forces
Table 6.5 Science and Technology 5-12
- Abilities of technological design
- Understanding about science and technology
Table 6.7 History of Nature of Science 5-12
- Science as a human endeavor