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Solar Blanket Spacewalks, Spring Flower Rivers, and a Satellite Internet Swarm!

1-Page Lesson Plan

Pre-Watch Hook

"What is one way people can share power, art, or information with others who live far away, and what tools do they need to make it work? "

Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.

Main Takeaway

"People use science, creativity, and teamwork to solve problems and connect communities—whether in space, in a city festival, or through internet satellites."

spacewalk

Definition: When an astronaut goes outside their spacecraft to work while wearing a special suit.

"During a spacewalk, astronauts move slowly and carefully as they attach new parts to the space station."

electricity

Definition: Energy that powers lights, machines, and computers.

"The space station needs electricity so scientists can run experiments and keep important systems working."

mosaic

Definition: A picture made by putting many small pieces together to form a design.

"The flower offering looked like a mosaic because thousands of blossoms were placed in the right spots to make a giant image."

satellites

Definition: Machines that orbit Earth and help with things like communication, weather, and navigation.

"A swarm of satellites can pass internet signals to places that don’t have easy access to cables."