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S.T.E.A.M. Adventure: Grades 4–6
Week 7: July 27 – July 31 | 9 AM – 2 PM
The Space Age: The Orbital Intersection
The Crisis: A massive communication blackout has hit Earth! To reconnect the globe, we must launch a network of satellites and establish a self-sustaining lunar colony using the laws of astrophysics.
The Fix:
Science & Engineering: Dive into Aerospace Engineering by calculating center of mass and center of pressure for stable rocket flight. Explore Orbital Mechanics by simulating gravitational slingshots and "Insertion Burns." Students will also engineer Astrobiology Life-Support Systems, using hydroponics and filtration chemistry to sustain life in a vacuum.
Art: Master Industrial Futurism. Students will design modular space habitats using 3D modeling principles (isometric drawing) and explore the aesthetics of "Solarpunk" to imagine sustainable space cities. They will also experiment with long-exposure light art to simulate star trails and planetary movement.
Math & Literacy: Use Algebraic Equations to determine escape velocity and fuel-to-weight ratios. Write "Interstellar Protocols"—formal diplomatic documents and technical logs intended for future civilizations or deep-space communication.
Mission Goal: Master the physics of the vacuum and the math of the stars to secure humanity's place in the cosmos!
S.T.E.A.M. Adventure: Grades 4–6
Week 7: July 27 – July 31 | 9 AM – 2 PM
The Space Age: The Orbital Intersection
The Crisis: A massive communication blackout has hit Earth! To reconnect the globe, we must launch a network of satellites and establish a self-sustaining lunar colony using the laws of astrophysics.
The Fix:
Science & Engineering: Dive into Aerospace Engineering by calculating center of mass and center of pressure for stable rocket flight. Explore Orbital Mechanics by simulating gravitational slingshots and "Insertion Burns." Students will also engineer Astrobiology Life-Support Systems, using hydroponics and filtration chemistry to sustain life in a vacuum.
Art: Master Industrial Futurism. Students will design modular space habitats using 3D modeling principles (isometric drawing) and explore the aesthetics of "Solarpunk" to imagine sustainable space cities. They will also experiment with long-exposure light art to simulate star trails and planetary movement.
Math & Literacy: Use Algebraic Equations to determine escape velocity and fuel-to-weight ratios. Write "Interstellar Protocols"—formal diplomatic documents and technical logs intended for future civilizations or deep-space communication.
Mission Goal: Master the physics of the vacuum and the math of the stars to secure humanity's place in the cosmos!