Moon Munchies 2 pdf - ER - NASA

Mathematics: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000)• Geometry-- Recognize the attributes of length, volume, weight, area and time.• Measurement-- Understand how to measure using nonstandard and standard units.-- Select an appropriate unit and tool for the attribute being measured.-- Use tools to measure.• Number and Operations-- Understand the effects of adding and subtracting whole numbers.• Data Analysis and Probability-- Represent data using concrete objects, pictures and graphs.Teacher Note: While the national standards do not address money specifically, teachers may findstate or local standards dealing with money are addressed in this lesson.52MoonMunchiesLesson 6Building aLunar PlantGrowthChamberEnglish Language Arts: Standards for the English Language Arts (NCTE, 1996)• Students adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g., conventions, style,vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for differentpurposes.• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes. (e.g.,for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and the exchange of information).Learning ObjectivesStudents will learn to:• Understand the building process.• Understand how to measure using standard units.• Use an inch ruler.• Use tools correctly and safely.• Write about the building process.• Explain and demonstrate the role of money in everyday life.Elementary School; NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Moon Munchies