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Astronaut Training: Dexterity ActivityAstronaut Training: Dexterity Activity
Publisher
Las Cumbres Observatory
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3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Astronaut Training: Dexterity

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How do astronauts do anything with those gloves on? Learners mimic what astronauts need to overcome as they complete puzzles while wearing multiple gloves. They time themselves and use the information to draw conclusions about the importance of dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

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Concepts

coordination, hand-eye coordination, communication, astronauts

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on the importance of training
  • Have pupils list the similarities in their task and astronaut tasks

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires specific materials

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  • Provides all necessary materials
  • Includes conclusion questions

Cons

  • None

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