Dragonfly on Titan and a Sideways-V of Stars!

"What’s something you’ve explored or tried to get better at—how did you use observation, practice, or teamwork to make progress? "

Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.

"Curiosity and practice help people explore new worlds, understand patterns in the sky, and improve skills through teamwork and effort."

Definition: Chemistry is the science of how different materials mix and change.

"Dragonfly will study Titan’s chemistry by sniffing the air to learn what the moon is made of."

Definition: A constellation is a group of stars that makes a picture or pattern in the sky.

"If you can find the Taurus constellation, you can use it like a map to help spot the sideways ‘V’ of the Hyades."

Definition: Binoculars are a tool you look through to make faraway things appear closer.

"With binoculars (and an adult’s help), the Hyades stars can look brighter and easier to connect like dots."

Definition: A relay is a race where teammates take turns and pass an object to the next runner.

"In a relay, a smooth baton handoff can matter just as much as running fast."