Robert W. Mellette
The primary goals and objectives of this unit are the following:
To use the Space Shuttle as a “‘vehicle”’ to teach basic science.
To use the excitement of the United States Space program as a catalyst to ignite the imaginations of our youth in the area of space science.
To familiarize students with the nomenclature, operation and purpose of America’s Space Transportation system.
To provide teachers with relevant, current curriculum materials which can be infused into their science curriculums.
To emphasize the importance of science and technology as a base for modern and future society.
To improve student achievement in mathematics by integrating math activities into the science curriculum.
