About Space Command and the National Science Education Standards: Content Standards Grades K-4
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following National Science Education Standards for content for Kindergarten through Grade 4:
- Unifying Concepts and Processes Standard
- Systems, order, and organization
- Evidence, models, and explanation
- Change, constancy, and measurement
- Evolution and equilibrium
- Form and function
- Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understanding about scientific inquiry
- Content Standard B: Physical Science
- Properties of objects and materials
- Position and motion of objects
- Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science
- Objects in the sky
- Changes in the earth and sky
- Content Standard E: Science and Technology
- Abilities of technological design
- Understanding about science and technology
- Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
- Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science
- Science as a human endeavor
About Space Command and the National Science Education Standards: Content Standards Grades 5-8
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following National Science Education Standards for content for Grades 5 through 8:
- Unifying Concepts and Processes Standard
- Systems, order, and organization
- Evidence, models, and explanation
- Change, constancy, and measurement
- Evolution and equilibrium
- Form and function
- Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understandings about scientific inquiry
- Content Standard B: Physical Science
- Position and motion of objects
- Transfer of energy
- Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science
- Earth in the solar system
- Content Standard E: Science and Technology
- Abilities of technological design
- Understandings about science and technology
- Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
- Science and technology in society
- Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science
- Science as a human endeavor
- Nature of science
- History of science
About Space Command and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology, By the End of Grade 4
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 4, according to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology:
- 3.1.4 Unifying Themes
- A. Know that natural and human-made objects are made up of parts.
- B. Know models as useful simplifications of objects or processes.
- C. Illustrate patterns that regularly occur and reoccur in nature.
- E. Recognize change in natural and physical systems.
- 3.2.4 Inquiry and Design
- A. Identify and use the nature of scientific and technological knowledge.
- C. Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
- D. Recognize and use the technological design process to solve problems.
- 3.4.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
- C. Observe and describe different types of force and motion.
- D. Describe the composition and structure of the universe and the earth's place in it.
- 3.7.4 Technological Devices
- A. Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to safely solve problems.
- B. Select appropriate instruments to study materials.
- 3.8.4 Science, Technology and Human Endeavors
- A. Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.
About Space Command and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology, By the End of Grade 7
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 7, according to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology:
- 3.1.7 Unifying Themes
- A. Explain parts of a simple system and their relationship to each other.
- E. Identify change as a variable in describing natural and physical systems.
- 3.2.7 Inquiry and Design
- A. Explain and apply scientific and technological knowledge.
- B. Apply process knowledge to make and interpret observations.
- C. Identify and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
- D. Know and use the technological design process to solve problems.
- 3.4.7 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
- B. Relate energy sources and transfers to heat and temperature.
- C. Identify and explain the principles of force and motion.
- D. Describe essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe and the earth's place in it.
- 3.7.7 Technological Devices
- A. Describe the safe and appropriate use of tools, materials and techniques to answer questions and solve problems.
- B. Use appropriate instruments and apparatus to study materials.
- 3.8.7 Science, Technology and Human Endeavors
- A. Explain how sciences and technologies are limited in their effects and influences on society.
- C. Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.
About Space Command and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science By the End of Grade 4
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 4, according to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science:
- Standard 5.1 Scientific Processes
- A. Habits of mind
- B. Inquiry and problem solving
- Standard 5.2 Science and Society
- A. Cultural contributions
- B. Historical perspectives
- Standard 5.4 Nature and Process of Technology
- A. Science and technology
- B. Nature of technology
- C. Technological design
- Standard 5.7 Physical Science - Physics
- A. Motion and forces
- B. Energy transformations
- Standard 5.8 Earth Science
- B. Atmosphere and water
- Standard 5.9 Astronomy and Space Science
- A. Earth, moon, sun system
- B. Solar system
- C. Stars
- D. Galaxies and universe
About Space Command and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science By the End of Grade 8
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 8, according to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science:
- Standard 5.1 Scientific Processes
- A. Habits of mind
- B. Inquiry and problem solving
- Standard 5.2 Science and Society
- A. Cultural contributions
- B. Historical perspectives
- Standard 5.4 Nature and Process of Technology
- B. Nature of technology
- Standard 5.7 Physical Science - Physics
- A. Motion and forces
- B. Energy transformations
- Standard 5.8 Earth Science
- D. How we study the Earth
- Standard 5.9 Astronomy and Space Science
- A. Earth, moon, sun system
- B. Solar system
- C. Stars
- D. Galaxies and universe
About Space Command and the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework Grades K- 3
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 3, according to the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework:
- Standard One: Nature and Application of Science and Technology
- Science as inquiry
- Science, technology, and society
- History and context of science
- Standard Two: Materials and Their Properties
- Material technology
- Standard Three: Energy and Its Effects
- Forms/sources of energy
- Standard Four: Earth in Space
- Solar system models
- Interactions in the solar system
- Technology and applications
About Space Command and the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework Grades 4-5
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 5, according to the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework:
- Standard One: Nature and Application of Science and Technology
- Science as inquiry
- Science, technology, and society
- History and context of science
- Standard Two: Materials and Their Properties
- Material technology
- Standard Three: Energy and Its Effects
- Forms/sources of energy
- Transformations/conservation of energy
- Standard Four: Earth in Space
- Solar system models
- Interactions in the solar system
- Technology and applications
About Space Command and the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework Grades 6-8
In Space Command students imagine they are visiting a space research station where they carry out space exploration at 30 interactive stations in four areas. The Visitor Center chronicles the history of space flight. In Outer Space Outfitters, students learn about conditions on the planets and equipment necessary for space travel. In Remote Command they work as a team to complete a mission, and they use satellite communication to view their own homes. Space Academy requires good observational skills to complete a computer-based sky activity and provides a take-home activity. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 8, according to the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework:
- Standard One: Nature and Application of Science and Technology
- Science as inquiry
- Science, technology, and society
- History and context of science
- Standard Two: Materials and Their Properties
- Material technology
- Standard Three: Energy and Its Effects
- Forms/sources of energy
- Force and motion
- Transformations and conservation of energy
- Standard Four: Earth in Space
- Solar system models
- Interactions in the solar system
- Technology and applications