[Louie Barnett]

For the space unit 1. what are you hoping students will be able to do as a result of it and then what do they need to learn to do it? And then 2. what is an authentic product they could work on?

I could see something like:

1. Students will be able to conceptualise new technologies that will enhance space exploration – in order to do this they will need to learn about: current technologies for space exploration; the conditions of space that need to be considered in designing new technologies etc.
2. They could do a pitch on their idea, including thinking about how they can convince people to spend the money (i.e. what’s the value that exploring space brings). They could pretend their doing this to something like NASA (or the space agency in your country?) or even better if you can get a space “expert” in to watch their presentations!

Just some brainstorming for you! Super interesting topic!