Research

Welcome to Our ISS project.  Today we will research the countries that compose this amazing international endeavor into human space exploration.  Your mission is to choose a country to represent as you step into the role of space science engineer.  Some of you will be former astronauts, some will be management, design, and more.  It's up to you!

Over the next week you will need to:

• Choose a country of origin and learn how they support the ISS.
• Find an astronaut from that country and review their biography.  What type of education do they have? What activities do they love?  What type of jobs have they held? What experiences do they have listed that you feel made them a strong candidate for becoming part of the ISS team?
• Look up how to say "Hello", "Goodbye," "How are you?" and more in your new language.

Here are some resources to help you get started.

• Train Like an Astronaut:  Along with K-6, you will set goals and take part in this national fitness endeavor.  PE and STEM will link up for a health and fitness program that is OUT OF THIS WORLD! (Couldn't resist.)
• NASA's International Space Station for Students Website: This is where you want to begin.  NASA has designed this site specifically with a student audience in mind.
• NASA's International Space Station Website:  Learn more about the countries that support the ISS, the research conducted, the modules, and more!
• Astronaut Biographies:  It not just the American astronauts listed. You can find information on astronauts from the European Union, Russian (cosmonauts), Japan and more!
• NASA Kid's Club:  Fun games and adventures that take you into the amazing world of NASA and its many roles.
• NASA's Kid Zone:  Videos and more will answer the question: "What is the ISS?"