PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Primary Grade: 10
Grade Range: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course introduces students to the history and near future of space travel. Students will explore the possibilities of moon bases, Mars colonies, and visiting the outer planets in our solar system and their moons. Students will also discuss important ethical and legal issues around space exploration, such as asteroid mining and war in space. The course gives an expansive view of the technologies, science, and theories that will make far-fetched dreams into realities during the student's lifetime
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Introduction to Space Travel
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Module 2: Apollo and Shuttles
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Module 3: International Space Station and Satellites
- Module 4: Moon Base
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Module 5: Mars Colony
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Module 6: Asteroid Mining
- Module 7: Solar System Exploration
- Module 8: Robots and War in Space
- Module 9: Spacecraft Technology
- Module 10: Interstellar Travel
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment.