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Discover five simple ways to enhance space missions for all ages and abilities. From creating impactful first impressions to accommodating special needs, this guide provides tips for a successful journey. Learn how to engage younger students, intellectually disabled passengers, and general visitors effectively. Gain insights on NASA missions, emergency protocols, and utilizing new equipment. Elevate your space adventures with practical strategies and resources!
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Amend Your Route and “Go For Launch” Lead Flight Director: Dr. Carolyn Donelan Produced and Presented By: Space Station Commander Robyn F. Mance Challenger Learning Center Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 929-3951
How To:“Go For Launch” • Here we will share five ways to create simple changes in your missions that will work for the following groups: • All Ages • Special Needs • Younger Students
#1 Amend Your Route and GO FOR LAUNCH!!! The Adult/General Passenger • First Impressions Create Lasting Impressions!!! • DANGER!!! DANGER!!! (emergencies). • What is “NASA” doing? • GOT NEW EQUIPMENT? • Advocate Organized Chaos!!! • Some of these changes and tips can be used for tours and hands on as well!!!
#2 Amend Your Route and GO FOR LAUNCH!!!For the younger Passenger • Speak slowly and clearly and BE BRIEF!!! • What does this word mean? • Can we work together? • Ask the adults, chaperones and teachers to assist. • Commander, “The probe is built!”
#3 Amend Your Route and GO FOR LAUNCH!!! For the Intellectually Disabled Passenger • Repeat directions/instructions and give more time (as needed) • Give immediate positive Feedback. • Use pictures in your task cards. • 1-2 designated stations for Intellectually Disabled students (if main streamed). • Schedule missions with smaller groups of children.
“Monitor and Adjust” • Know your simulated area!!! • Know and understand who your passengers are and what their destination is!!! • Look at various resources so you have an understanding of many interesting topics!!!
Resources • www.NASA.gov • www.thechallengercenter.net • GRAIL Moon KAM: https://moonkam.ucsd.edu • Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: www.nasa.gov/lro • Space Place: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov • Earth’s Moon: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/index.cfm