EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

These Resources are intended to support the instructional experience for students both before and after their visit to STARBASE Florida. For additional support for STEM integration in your classroom, DCPS teachers should contact the Department of Science STEM team.

STARBASE PRE-ACTIVITIES

Atoms and the Periodic Table

In this video, the crew of Spacegate Station, with the help of some Elementary students, will be talking about basic atomic structure to include protons, neutrons and electrons. They will also explain the basic design of the Periodic Table and some of the rules used to interpret the information it contains. (running time 16 minutes)

Exploring Energy

In this video, the scientist's aboard Spacegate Station will be helping you to understand some of the basic forms of energy, including light, heat, sound, electrical, chemical, potential and kinetic. They will also discuss the basics of how solar energy systems operate. (running time 15 minutes)

The Science of Flight

In this video the crew of Spacegate Station help students understand the basics of flight dynamics as well as how control surfaces on an airplane are used to control the craft in flight. (running time 15 minutes)

What's the Matter with Change?

In this video, the crew of Spacegate Station will show students the difference between physical and chemical change and how the Astronauts use the impact temperature has on reactions to save the station when an accident occurs on board. (running time 31 minutes)

An Electrical Encounter

In this video, during a station emergency the crew of Spacegate Station help students learn about electricity, series and parallel circuits, the importance of conductors and insulators as well as the method used to measure the flow of electricity. (running time 20 minutes)

The Concept of Coding

In this episode, the crew of Spacegate Station is tasked with solving a problem with the Mars Rover. In the process of fixing the Rover, they review some of the major concepts in basic coding including algorithms, how flow charts are used, the application of conditional statements, and the part that event handlers play. (running time 19 minutes)

STARBASE ACTIVITIES

STARBASE Teacher Survey

The post-program survey is essential in helping to keep STARBASE Florida a free resource for DCPS schools.

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STARBASE EXTENSION ACTIVITES

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