Learning Outcomes:

After attending this lesson, your students will:

• be able to describe the different types of satellites (Scientific, Communication, Earth Sensing), and how each type has solved particular problems for Canadians
• Students should also be able to predict how space and satellite technology will change society in the future
• gain experience working with others to retrieve information from exhibit media and communicate that information to their colleagues
• realize that teamwork is required to complete complex scientific projects such as satellite development and the creation of shuttle technology

Provinces' Curriculum Links:

B.C.
Alb.
Sask.
Ont.
Que.
Atlantic provinces
Nfld.

During Your Visit

Students will discover that Canada has been a major contributor in the space industry since the development of our first satellite in 1962. Students will discover the reasons why Canada became involved in space exploration and learn of our many achievements including the stem antenna, communications satellites, Canadarm, components for the International Space Station, etc. Students will also learn the physiological effects on the human body of living in space, and will perform experiments to determine what it takes to become a Canadian Astronaut.

Space Exploration