Mission Possible

Mission Possible...

Mission 1: My Interests List

Using paper and pencil or a keyboard, list adjectives that describe your interests.
For 3 minutes, you will write non-stop. Do not edit, just keep writing.
After the timer goes off, we will debrief.
You will have the opportunity to share some of your interests, but you will not be required to share.

Mission 2: Visual Thinking - Compass Points Routine

E = Excited
What excites you about the idea of going to Mars?
What is the upside? Why?

W = Worrisome
What do you find worrisome about the idea of going to Mars?
What is the downside?Why?

N = Need to Know
What else do you need to know about going to Mars?
What additional information would help you evaluate the prospect of going to Mars?

S = Stance
What is your current stance on the idea of going to Mars?
How might you move forward in your evaluation of the potential journey?

More Visible Thinking Routines by the Harvard Project Zero

Resource: Augmented Reality

NASA's Spacecraft 3D is an augmented reality (AR) application. Explore a variety of spacecraft that orbit earth, are our eyes on Mars, and venture out beyond the habitable zone in our solar system.

Download NASA's Spacecraft 3D:

Google play --
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nasa.jpl.spacecraft3D&hl=en
iTunes --
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spacecraft-3d/id541089908?mt=8

Get your target so you can use NASA's Spacecraft 3D:

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/apps/images/3dtarget.pdf

NASA's 3DV is an augmented reality (AR) application that gives you the ability to view three dimensional models of space vehicles and equipment, move and rotate vehicles and equipment, and totally immerse yourself in various NASA scenes. This is a MUST SEE application

Download NASA's 3DV Mobile App:

Google play --
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediafusion.nasa.threedv
iTunes --
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nasa-3dv/id943175245?mt=8

Get your targets so you can use NASA's 3DV. The Black and white target is for web based app and the color target is for the mobile app.

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/3DV/ar/app_marker.pdf

Don't forget Robonaut 2 (Yes, they call him "R2"):

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/3DV/robonaut2.html

Mission 3: Develop a Type I

You have had several Type I learning opportunities modeled for you and you have been introduced to several Mars related Type I starters. Now it is your turn to develop a Type I...
You have choices:

You can develop a Mars related Type I to stimulate new interests that might lead to more intensive follow-up.
You can develop a Type I based on the documented interests of a current or past student.
You can develop a Type I based on your interests to expand the scope of your students' experience.

Remember, when developing a Type I it should either be a major event (e.g. Elon Musk comes to visit your school) or the activity needs to be dynamic and require the student to engage. To accomplish this require students to: