Section 3 EO M240.03 – PARTICIPATE IN A SPACE SURVIVAL SCENARIO
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Photocopy the survival scenario located at Annex A for each group.
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An in-class activity was chosen for TP1 as it is an interactive way to provoke thought and to stimulate an interest in space survival among cadets.
A group discussion was chosen for TP2 as it allows the cadets to interact with their peers and share their knowledge, experiences, opinions, and feelings about survival in space.
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By the end of this lesson and in groups of no more than four, the cadets shall have participated in a space survival scenario.
It is important for cadets to participate in a space survival scenario to understand the challenges astronauts face while living in space. Cadets will be able to use their knowledge about space survival in future space activities in the Cadet Program.
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Teaching point 1
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Choose Five Survival Items to Survive in Space
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Time: 15 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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Water on the Moon On March 5, 1998, NASA scientists announced the discovery of water on the Moon. Ice exists because the shadows on the moon are very frigid. The temperature in the shadow is approximately minus 140 degrees Celsius. Anywhere else on the Moon, water would be vaporized by the intense sunlight and lost to space. Living in Space Astronauts must learn to manage everyday activities in space. Simple hygenic tasks like brushing your teeth can prove to be a challenge in space. Everything floats in space unless it is tied down. Even the consumption of food can be a challenge. Astronauts stay away from crackers and bread because the crumbs go up their nostrils. Astronauts are kept very busy while in space. Aside from continuing to build the International Space Station (ISS), another very important part of their mission while living in space is to perform several experiments. These experiments focus on developing technologies to improve not only life in space but also life on Earth. |
The objective of this activity is to introduce and develop the cadets’ interest and understanding of living in a space environment.
Survival scenario located at Annex A.
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1.Divide the cadets into groups of no more than four.
2.Provide each group with a copy of the scenario.
3.Commence the activity by reading the scenario to the cadets.
4.Inform the cadets that they have 15 minutes to complete the activity.
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Have the Cadets Explain Why They Chose Their Items for Survival
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Group Discussion
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The point of the group discussion is to discuss the groups’ reason for choosing their items to complete the survival scenario using the tips for answering/facilitating discussion and the suggested questions provided. |
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TIPS FOR ANSWERING/FACILITATING DISCUSSION Establish ground rules for discussion, e.g. everyone should listen respectfully; don’t interrupt; only one person speaks at a time; no one’s ideas should be made fun of; you can disagree with ideas but not with the person; try to understand others as much as you hope they understand you; etc. Sit the group in a circle, making sure all cadets can be seen by everyone else. Ask questions that will provoke thought; in other words avoid questions with yes or no answers. Manage time by ensuring the cadets stay on topic. Listen and respond in a way that indicates you have heard and understood the cadet. This can be done by paraphrasing their ideas. Give the cadets time to respond to your questions. Ensure every cadet has an opportunity to participate. One option is to go around the group and have each cadet answer the question with a short answer. Cadets must also have the option to pass if they wish. Additional questions should be prepared ahead of time. |
What were the items that your group selected to survive in space?
Why did your group select these survival items?
What was the most important item on your list and why?
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Other questions and answers will develop throughout the group discussion. The group discussion should not be limited to only those suggested. |
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Reinforce those answers given and comments made during the group discussion, ensuring the teaching point has been covered. |
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The cadets’ participation in the group discussion will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the space survival scenario will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Participating in a space survival scenario may develop the cadets’ interest in space by introducing elements of survival in space. Understanding the challenges astronauts face while living in space may be of use in future space activities in the Cadet Program.
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C3-111 Lakeland Central School District. (2007). Space Survival Challenge. Retrieved 27 February 2007, from http://www.lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/leslie/space.htm.
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