Space Settlement Design: A Unifying Theme for Skill Development Through Scientific Inquiry

摘要

Space Settlement Design is an exceptionally adaptive unifying theme for skill development in middle and high school students. Coupled with a diversity of "hands-on" scientific inquiry experiences, students maintain a high level of motivation not only throughout the three-week Summer Institute, but continuing throughout the academic school year. The outstanding materials developed for JPL's Spaceset and NASA's International Space Settlement Design competitions provide a strong framework classroom teachers can adapt to meet their specific curricular needs. Adaptable to any grade and/or ability level, we believe the Space Settlement Design Institute offers a unique model for the enhancement of science and mathematics education in the 21st Century.