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3A Technology and Science #3
Measuring instruments can be used to gather accurate information for making scientific comparisons of objects and events and for designing and constructing things that will work properly....
3A Technology and Science #4
Technology extends the ability of people to change the world: to cut, shape, or put together materials; to move things from one place to another; and to reach farther with their hands, voices, senses, and minds....
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8D Communication #4
Communication technologies make it possible to send and receive information more and more reliably, quickly, and cheaply over long distances....
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The Satellite Site
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/satellite/
Description
Blast-off at The Satellite Site as students become satellite designers. In the Satellite Construction Set activity, students can build a direct transmission television system, a satellite using remote sensing, or do scientific research. The construction kit includes a power supply, pointing control, communications and data, and mission payload. As they construct their models, students learn about LEO, polar, GEO, and elliptical orbits. Students learn that satellites come in many shapes and can be used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth remote sensing, weather, global positioning, and scientific research.
Using the Resource
In the Satellite Construction Set model-building activity, students use a template to simulate the role of satellite scientists. If they put a part in that doesn’t fit, they are guided to try a different part. A glossary provides definitions and background information on the parts. Additional content is offered in the areas of Orbits, What Is a Satellite?, Constructing a Satellite, and Satellite Anatomy.
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Created : 08/30/2004 |