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Expedition Space Lab Mission:
Motion in Space

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1 Activity

ACTIVITY 1

SPACE STATION EXPLORERS PARTNER PROGRAM:

QUEST FOR SPACE

  • Leveled programs bring space science to life through kits to build heat shields or program robots.
  • Whether building a heat shield or sending an experiment to space, Quest for Space ignites the spark of curiosity for all learners.

LESSON

Robotic Arm from JPL
In space and on Earth, humans rely on robots to help perform tasks. On the ISS, the Canada Arm provides a way to capture spacecraft containing supplies that are essential to survival in space. In this activity, students will design and build a robotic arm to accomplish a task.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

space station explorers earth hook

Why Do We Send Robots to Space?

Space Station’s Robotic Arm Tech Used for Brain Surgeries

Hex Pattern - Angle

Career Connection

Robotics Engineer

Speaker’s Bureau

TAKE THIS MISSION TO ANOTHER LEVEL!

Purchase a Quest Lab Level II kit.
Students use electronics and programming via LEGO EV3 to conduct heat experiments on the ISS.

Expedition Space Lab is an online tool from the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory that provides educators with easy access to ISS-related lessons, activities, and other resources to integrate into their curriculum.