Embark on an enlightening educational journey with educational packages designed to stimulate students curiosity and intelligence in the FEP curriculum. Crafted for engaging and collaborative learning, the curriculum offers a range of educational modules examining various aspects of space science, exploration, and technology. Each educational package is carefully designed to encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on experience, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe. Follow the guidelines below when choosing your education packages in this immersive educational adventure where discovery knows no boundaries and scientific discovery turns into an exciting journey of knowledge;
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- Working on all the topics below is optional; it is not mandatory.
Brief Overview of the Curriculum
- Mission Patch: The Mission Patch activity provides an engaging platform for students to delve into the realms of space travel, teamwork, and time management skills. By participating in this activity, students not only learn about the technicalities of space missions but also develop crucial decision-making abilities within a team setting. The collaborative effort emphasizes the achievement of group goals, fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants.
- Toys in Space: In this hands-on activity, students assume the roles of scientists and engineers, undertaking a fascinating exploration of physics, engineering principles, and space science. By closely examining simple toys aboard the International Space Station, such as boomerangs, jump ropes, kendamas, and soccer balls, students not only gain insight into the effects of microgravity but also engage in thoughtful analysis. They are prompted to answer intriguing questions, such as the adaptability of these toys to microgravity and potential modifications for optimal performance. The activity aims to deepen students understanding of scientific principles and the unique conditions of space.
- Living and Working in Space: Simulating the experience of being astronauts on a long-duration space habitat mission, students are divided into crews with specific roles—Astronauts, Engineers, and Scientists. Each crew tackles challenges related to transport/communication, life support systems, day-to-day life in space, and the creation of a new era space habitat. This activity promotes teamwork and collaboration, requiring a comprehensive understanding among different teams to ensure the success of the simulated space habitat.
- Solar System Vacation: Utilizing NASAs satellite observations and cutting-edge technology, this project-based learning model immerses students in an exploration of our solar system. Encouraging students to focus on central concepts and principles, engage in meaningful tasks, and culminate their learning in hands-on projects, this activity provides an in-depth understanding of our solar system. Students gain insights into the dynamic nature of celestial bodies and the technology used to observe them.
- Humans to Mars: Set in the future, specifically the year 2050, students embark on a mission to address challenges related to Mars colonization. Collaborating in teams, including geologists, engineers, and biologists, students work on finding water on Mars, overcoming gravity-related issues, and exploring terraforming possibilities. The project culminates in presentations where each team shares their innovative ideas and solutions.
- Planet Hunters (Optional): This unique and captivating activity pushes students imagination beyond our solar system. By exploring four actual exoplanets discovered in the habitable zone—Kepler 22b, Kepler 62f, Kepler 186f, and Kepler 452b—students gain a broader perspective on the universe. The goal is to stretch their understanding and appreciation for the possibilities of interstellar travel and the potential for life beyond Earth.
- Mysterious Messengers (Optional): This activity takes students on an exploration of small bodies within our solar system, namely asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. The curriculum introduces essential terminology and guides students in understanding the size, origin, and composition of these celestial objects. Through hands-on activities and videoconferences, students deepen their knowledge of these mysterious messengers and related space missions.
- Space Junk (Optional): With a focus on creating awareness about space debris, this optional activity reminds students of the environmental concepts of reducing and reusing. Through teamwork, students conceptualize models designed to clean Earth's orbit. Additionally, they explore innovative strategies to reduce, reuse, or recycle space junk, contributing to sustainable practices in space exploration.
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Optional): This educational package introduces students to the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum. Students gain an understanding of how various types of electromagnetic waves are interconnected in terms of wavelength and energy. This foundational knowledge prepares students for more advanced activities, such as mapping the surface of Mars or Earth.
- Invisible Footprints (Optional): This package centers on raising awareness about carbon footprints and their impact on climate change. Students critically analyze their lifestyle choices and develop strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. Applying engineering skills, students formulate plans to lower individual, family, or community carbon footprints. The activity encourages thoughtful consideration of environmental impacts and sustainable practices.