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Exploring Onizuka’s background in aerospace systems.
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Choosing a satellite mission.
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Designing and labeling the systems: power, sensors, comms, etc.
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Presenting satellite design.
Free Lesson
Design a Satellite for a Mission
Objective: Create a satellite model that meets specific mission goals.
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Grade Level 5-8
Engineering
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Ellison Onizuka's Lesson Plan
The first Asian-American in space, Onizuka was a systems engineer in the Air Force and was known for his problem-solving skills, especially in satellite and space systems.
In his lesson, students will create a satellite model that meets specific mission goals.
They will achieve this by:
Crew-Inspired STEM Learning
To bring the passions of the Challenger STS-51L crew to life, Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West created a suite of free STEM lesson plans inspired by the interests and disciplines of each of the seven crew members.
Designed for students in grades 5–8, the lessons are flexible and can be adapted to meet different curriculum goals and student needs. They may be used individually, in part, as a complete unit, or in any order.
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In Partnership
Challenger Crew lesson plans were developed by Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West. Information in Challenger Crew bios is courtesy of NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Dec. 2003).
