From a2acb6514e3e7ff8f58787da4b5cb00dac44fdc7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dane Sabo Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:18:00 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2024-09-30 18:17:59 --- .../2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md | 67 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 65 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/2.1 GSA Meeting Notes/2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md b/2.1 GSA Meeting Notes/2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md index 9bffb1bcd..458031f84 100644 --- a/2.1 GSA Meeting Notes/2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md +++ b/2.1 GSA Meeting Notes/2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ # Kindergarten (Easy) +## Very Simple, why aren't there trees on the moon? **Objective:** Introduce the kids to the idea that trees need certain things to grow, and the moon doesn’t provide them. 1. **Introduction (Simple, bold text with pictures):** @@ -16,9 +17,23 @@ - **Challenge:** How can we help a tree grow on the Moon? - Example solutions (visual): Build a bubble, bring soil, give the tree a space helmet. - **Cut and paste activity:** Provide basic shapes (bubble, helmet, water droplet, etc.) for them to cut out and paste on their tree drawing. + +## Handout +### What do trees need to grow? +*Big pictures of trees, water, air, sun, and soil* + +### What's different on the Moon? +*Big x's over the water, air, sun, and soil* + +### Activity: Help these trees grow on the moon! +They cut out different stuff and glue it onto a moon. +1. perhaps a cloud or two +2. some rain drops +3. trees +4. dirt --- # 3rd Grade (Medium) -### **Handout for 3rd Grade (More In-Depth Problem-Solving)** +## More In-Depth Problem-Solving **1. Introduction:** - **What do trees need to grow?** @@ -54,6 +69,24 @@ - **How would astronauts care for these trees?** - Have them think about how people living on the Moon could check on their trees and water them. +## Handout +### Trees on the Moon - Can you help? +#### What do trees need to grow? + - **Sunlight** 🌞 – Trees need light to make their own food through photosynthesis. + - **Water** πŸ’§ – Water helps trees drink and grow. + - **Air** 🌬️ – Trees breathe air (specifically carbon dioxide). + - **Soil** 🌱 – Trees need soil to hold their roots and get nutrients. +#### What is different on the Moon? +- **No Air:** There is no air for trees to breath! +- **No Water:** There is little water on the Moon. +- **Different Soil:** The Moon is made of *regolith*. Regolith is dusty, and doesn't have the same nutrients as Earth's soil. + +#### So how do we make the Moon a happy home for trees? +Make a design that addresses the following issues: +1. Air - How will the tree get air? +2. Water - How do we keep the tree from getting thirsty? +3. Soil - How do we keep the tree well fed? + --- # 5th Grade (Hard) ### **Handout for 5th Grade (Engineering Design & Problem Solving)** @@ -97,4 +130,34 @@ **6. Bonus:** - **What if something breaks?** (Optional prompt for advanced thinking) - - Ask them to think about how astronauts or engineers could **fix** the system if something stops working. \ No newline at end of file + - Ask them to think about how astronauts or engineers could **fix** the system if something stops working. +## Handout +### Design a Tree Habitat on the Moon +#### Our problem +| Trees Requirment: | Moon Issue | +| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Air πŸƒ | The Moon is a vacuum! | +| Water 🌊 | There is little water on the Moon. | +| Sunlight 🌞 | The sun is too strong with no air! The sun's UV rays will give the trees a sunburn. | +| Soil πŸͺ΄ | The moon's soil is called *regolith.* Regolith is not like Earth's soil. It is rocky, dusty, and sharp! | +#### Your mission: +You are an engineer! Your job is to design a system to help trees grow in these conditions. + +### Part 1: Requirements and Constraints: +#### Requirements +What **must** your design do to be successful? +Example: The tree must have enough air to breath. + +#### Constraints +What **limits** your design? +Example: Astronauts have to be able to build this on the moon. + +### Part 2: Sketch / Create your Design +Using the materials provided, create a prototype of your design! + +### Part 3: Explain your Design +How does your design work? + +Is there anything you wish you could do different? + +What if something breaks? \ No newline at end of file