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Learning about McNair’s love for physics and music.
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Exploring pitch using rubber bands or water glasses.
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Investigating light refraction or reflection.
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Drawing wave diagrams.
Free Lesson
Light & Sound Waves Exploration
Objective: Explore properties of light and sound, linking to music and lasers.
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Grade Level 5-8
Physical Science
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Ronald McNair's Lesson Plan
McNair held a Ph.D. in physics and was a pioneer in laser science. He was also an accomplished saxophonist and worked to inspire students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue science.
In his lesson, students will explore properties of light and sound, linking to music and lasers.
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).
