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What Comes Next HandoutWhat Comes Next Handout
Publisher
NASA
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2020
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What Comes Next

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Where is NASA going next with their rockets? A reading provides an overview of the next generation of rockets for space exploration. A full-page diagram gives the reader a scaled perspective of what this rocket may look like, for both manned and cargo missions. With this type of configuration, where might we go next?

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Concepts

space, space exploration, rockets, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Research the current status of the advanced SLS rocket
  • Use the information to supplement any rocket design activity

Classroom Considerations

  • The information is current at the time of publication, but you may need to research updated information 

Pros

  • Provides information that compares rocket power to power of familiar objects
  • The reading provides a link in which to keep abreast to new developments

Cons

  • There is no direct link to a standard

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