Gold Medals, Gentle Museums, and a Rocket That’s Rehearsing

"Think about a time a place felt too loud, too bright, or too crowded for you—what change would make it easier for more people to enjoy it? "

Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.

"Practice, teamwork, and thoughtful design help people succeed and make learning spaces work for everyone."

Definition: Put together to make one total.

"In a team contest, each skier’s points are combined so the whole group earns one final score."

Definition: Made to feel comfortable for your senses, like sound, light, and touch.

"A sensory-friendly museum morning might turn down loud videos and give visitors quiet spaces to take breaks."

Definition: Something you can count on to work the right way again and again.

"Engineers want a rocket to be reliable, so they test it carefully before sending important satellites into space."

Definition: A machine that travels around Earth in space to help us do jobs like taking pictures or sending signals.

"A weather satellite can spot big storms from above and help people prepare on the ground."