1. Investigate man's early understanding of the universe. Identify and describe the characteristics of objects in our universe such as galaxies, stars, meteorites, comets, asteroids, planets, and moons. Research the history of space exploration. Explore the training and innovations needed for current and future manned and unmanned missions. Investigate the new knowledge and benefits derived from the exploration of space. CONTENT OBJECTIVES

2. PROCESS OBJECTIVES Demonstrate self-motivation and task commitment for learning. Narrow and refine topics for in-depth research. Predict causes and/or effects of a given situation. Solve logic and math problems. Recognize valid information and discriminate between reliable and unreliable sources. Critique one's product and evaluate personal effort. Develop a bibliography to acknowledge sources. Utilize effective presentation techniques for written, visual, oral or technology products Select key facts and organize data in a systematic manner. Analyze the relationship between one's interests and possible career choices.

4. http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery /index.html?media_id=105929071 Mars Curiosity Launch Window: Nov. 25, 2011 – December 18, 2011 Mars Arrival : August 2012 http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/buil ding_curiosity.html Building and Testing Curiosity http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery /index.html?media_id=103441561 Curiosity at Kennedy Space Center Mars Science Laboratory Home http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/index.cfm

5. 3D Model of ISS Google Earth - Mars Mission Patch Designs Shuttle/ISS Story My Place in Space Cool People Space Play Shuttle Model Thinkfinity Discovery Education Astronaut Training Star Life Cycle Tour of the Solar System Space Exploration Timelines Apollo Stories Google Earth - Moon Foldables/Brochures Research Topics Robotics/Unmanned Future Design Station ACTIVITY IDEAS

6. NASA: http://science.nasa.gov/educators/ http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/index.html http://science.nasa.gov/educators/ http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/index.html http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery /index.html?media_id=104424281 Planet Winds http://www.nasa.gov/about/whats_next.html What’s Next at NASA