NASA Spinoffs Project Guide
This 1-page guide provides instructions for an alternative project for 8th graders studying NASA's impact. Students will create a 3D model or diorama of a NASA spinoff technology or exploration, demonstrating their understanding of its influence on everyday life and the economy.
“help me create a simple broken down alternative activity based on this Scoring Your teacher will score this activity using the following scale (unless your teacher provides you with a different scoring scale): Task 1: Space Exploration and Technology Task Points: 35 a. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (1 of 3). 10 b. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (2 of 3). 10 c. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (3 of 3). 10 d. Describe the influence NASA technologies have on the products you encounter every day. 5 Task 2: Space Exploration and the Economy Task Points: 65 a. Develop questions to explain how NASA and its space centers influence the economy. 5 b. Find credible sources for your research paper. 10 c. Take notes from your sources. 10 d. Organize your information. 10 e. Write your research paper. 30 ----- I do not want a research paper but a 3d model or diorama instead on 1 NASA development or something they explored”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide to introduce an alternative project for students who prefer a hands-on approach to demonstrating their learning about NASA spinoffs.
- Discussion question: How does the innovation driven by space exploration benefit people on Earth?
- Scaffold for struggling students: Provide pre-selected NASA spinoff technologies and visual aids or templates for their models.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to research the economic impact of their chosen spinoff technology and present their findings alongside their model.
- Estimated time: This project can be completed over several class periods or as homework.
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Try Diffit for free“help me create a simple broken down alternative activity based on this Scoring Your teacher will score this activity using the following scale (unless your teacher provides you with a different scoring scale): Task 1: Space Exploration and Technology Task Points: 35 a. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (1 of 3). 10 b. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (2 of 3). 10 c. Research and summarize a NASA spinoff technology (3 of 3). 10 d. Describe the influence NASA technologies have on the products you encounter every day. 5 Task 2: Space Exploration and the Economy Task Points: 65 a. Develop questions to explain how NASA and its space centers influence the economy. 5 b. Find credible sources for your research paper. 10 c. Take notes from your sources. 10 d. Organize your information. 10 e. Write your research paper. 30 ----- I do not want a research paper but a 3d model or diorama instead on 1 NASA development or something they explored”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide to introduce an alternative project for students who prefer a hands-on approach to demonstrating their learning about NASA spinoffs.
- Discussion question: How does the innovation driven by space exploration benefit people on Earth?
- Scaffold for struggling students: Provide pre-selected NASA spinoff technologies and visual aids or templates for their models.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to research the economic impact of their chosen spinoff technology and present their findings alongside their model.
- Estimated time: This project can be completed over several class periods or as homework.
NASA Spinoffs Project Guide
This 1-page guide provides instructions for an alternative project for 8th graders studying NASA's impact. Students will create a 3D model or diorama of a NASA spinoff technology or exploration, demonstrating their understanding of its influence on everyday life and the economy.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free