Synopsis:
Space stations, moon bases, a Martian greenhouse? Building places to live and work in extreme environments takes architects that understand how to play by a different set of rules. Take your students to NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Houston, to meet architects that are tackling the challenges. Architecture in outer space is all about problem solving!
Running time 4:55 minutes.
Real World Connection:
Space Heating
Subject: Physical Science
Topics: Heat
Grades: 7 - 12
Concepts:
- Heat transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Understands the three methods of heat transfer
- Knows that emissivity of a surface is influenced by that surface’s color and shininess.
Flash 7 or greater is required.
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