# Table of Contents for 2.1 GSA Meeting Notes

## Subdirectories
- [[QSG 2025 Sprnig/QSG 2025 Sprnig - README]]

## Files
- [[2024-09-18.md]]
- [[2024-09-25.md]]
- [[2024-09-27 - Questions for Academic Integrity.md]]
- [[2024-09-30 MoonTree Activity.md]]
- [[2024-10-04 - QSG.md]]
- [[2024-10-09.md]]
- [[2024-10-22 Meeting with Gleeson and Committee Chairs.md]]
- [[2024-12-13.md]]
- [[lu19812601pr.tmp]]
- [[moontree.odp]]
- [[moontree.odt]]
- [[moontree.pdf]]
- [[moontree_supplies.odp]]
- [[moontree_supplies.pdf]]

## Summary
This is a sample educational material for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activity, specifically designed for students in 5th grade level. The topic of the activity is to design a system to help trees grow on the moon.

**Introduction**

The problem: Trees need sunlight, air, water, and soil, but the moon doesn't have these things. We need to design a system to help trees grow in these conditions.

**Requirements and Constraints**

* Requirements:
	+ The tree must be able to breathe air.
	+ The tree must be hydrated (have enough water).
	+ The tree must be protected from UV rays.
* Constraints:
	+ Astronauts have to be able to build this on the moon.
	+ Materials used must be available for astronauts to bring.

**Design Challenge**

Create a system that addresses the three main problems:

1. Providing air
2. Providing water
3. Protecting from UV rays

**Sketch Your Design**

Using the materials provided, create a prototype of your design. Encourage students to think about:
* What materials would you use?
* How will the tree get water and air?
* Can you create a system to recycle air and water for the tree?

**Explain Your Design**

How does your design work? Write 2-3 sentences explaining how your solution addresses each of the three main problems.

**Bonus Question (Optional)**

What if something breaks? How would astronauts or engineers fix the system if something stops working?

This activity is designed to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students. By following these steps, students will develop a deeper understanding of the challenges of growing plants in space and learn how to approach complex problems with innovative solutions.

**Handouts**

The handout provides additional information and guidelines for the activity:

* A table summarizing the requirements and constraints.
* Space for students to sketch their design.
* An example prompt to encourage creative thinking: "What materials would you use? How will the tree get water and air?"
* A section for students to write about their design, explaining how it addresses each of the three main problems.

**Assessment**

This activity can be assessed through:

* Observation of student participation and engagement.
* Review of student designs and explanations.
* Evaluation of the effectiveness of each solution in addressing the three main problems.

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