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May 9, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time

Engineering Design Challenge:

Lunar Plant Growth Chamber

Presented by: Marti Phipps

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Introducing today’s presenter…

Introducing today’s presenters

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Marti Phipps NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA

ENGINEERING DESIGN

CHALLENGE

Lunar Plant Growth Chamber

Presented by Marti Phipps

NASA Explorer Schools

Are you part of the NASA Explorer

Schools program?

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Grade Level: 4 - 8

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What are you hoping to get out

of tonight’s web seminar?

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NGSS Grades 3-5 Engineering Design

3-5-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

NGSS MS Engineering Design

MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Grade 5-Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun. [Clarification Statement: Examples of models could include diagrams, and flow charts.]

5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water

MS-Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of

matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

Lettuce, radishes, peas… Oh my…

Lada Greenhouse

What do we know about the moon?

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What do we know about the moon?

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What is the approximate distance from Earth to the moon?

What do we know about the moon?

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What is the approximate distance from Earth to the moon? How long are the days and nights?

What do we know about the moon?

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What is the approximate distance from Earth to the moon? How long are the days and nights? Is there water on the moon?

What do we know about the moon?

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What is the approximate distance from Earth to the moon? How long are the days and nights? Is there water on the moon? What other questions should we be asking?

GRAIL

Ebb and Flow

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GRAIL Impact Site

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Lunar Farming

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Why a Plant Chamber?

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Why a Plant Chamber?

Allows plants to grow in a controlled environment

Plants will play an important role in allowing humans

to explore the moon and Mars

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Materials Needed

Education guides

Miscellaneous material

Seeds

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Good News Order yours

now!

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Design

Build

Test Record

Data

Analyze Results Engineering

Design

Process

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Step 1:

Identify Problem

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Design and create a

model or prototype of

a plant growth

chamber for an

extreme environment.

Step 2:

Identify

Criteria &

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http://corecatalog.nasa.gov/item.cfm?num=300.0-83A

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Step 3:

Brainstorm Solutions

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Step 4:

Generate Ideas

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Step 5:

Construct

Prototype/ Model

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Step 6:

Test/Evaluate

Solution

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Step 7:

Analyze/Share/Record

Solution 68

Step 8:

Refine the

Design

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How Can You Use This?

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Elementary

Moon Munchies -- Lunar Plant Growth Chamber (Grades K-4)

Moon Power -- Energy and Power (Grades 1-5)

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Moon_Munchies.html

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Middle School

Lunar Colonization -- Energy and Power (Grade 6)

Creating a Space Exploration Infrastructure -- Transportation (Grade 7)

Space Transportation: Reshooting the Moon -- Transportation (Grade 8)

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Packing_Up_for_the_Moon.html

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High School

Engineering Design for Human Exploration -- Energy and Power (Grades 9-12)

Lunar Plant Growth Chamber (Grades 9-12)

NASA: Moving Cargo -- Transportation (Grade 9)

Transportation and Space: Reuse and Recycle -- Transportation (Grades 10-12)

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Lunar_Plant_Growth_Chamber.html

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Extensions

Engineering Design Challenge:

Water Filtration

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NASA Explorer Schools http://explorerschools.nasa.gov

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Thanks to today’s presenter!

Introducing today’s presenters

Marti Phipps NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA

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Thank you to the sponsor of tonight’s web seminar—1 of 6

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Thank you to NSTA administration—2 of 6

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David Evans, Ph.D., Executive Director

Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director, Conferences and Programs

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