Teacher’s Guide
About this document
This is an activity guide that will help you teach the principles of physics used for the design and operation of spacesuits. These activities were developed for students in grades 7 and 8.
Using this document
- First choose sections to discuss and print the texts and images. Images can be printed on transparencies.
- Review the content. Read the text and make notes in order to find the elements you wish to emphasize with your students.
- Print the work and lab exercise sheets to be given to students.
The way in which the contents of this document are integrated into the classroom is left to the teacher’s discretion.
Prerequisites
In order to benefit from the notions presented in these lesson plans, students should first:
- understand the concept of temperature
- have a basic awareness of astronomy, planets, Earth, space and spacecraft
Objectives
This document and the associated activities should contribute to partially or fully meeting the following learning outcomes, which are defined in the Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes (1997) proposed by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.
Table of general learning outcomes, by number and description of what the student should be able to do
109 (109-5 109-10)
Describe various processes used in science and technology that enable us to understand natural phenomena and develop technological solutions
111-1
Provide examples of scientific knowledge that have resulted in the development of technologies
112-1
Describe how an individual’s needs can lead to developments in science and technology
208-6
Design an experiment and identify major variables
307-8
Describe the relationship between the mass, volume, and density of solids, liquids, and gases using the particle model of matter
307-9
Explain the effects of changes in temperature on the density of solids, liquids, and gases and relate the results to the particle model of matter
308
Describe sources and properties of energy, and explain energy transfers and transformations
308-1
Compare various instruments used to measure temperature
308-2
Explain temperature using the concept of kinetic energy and the particle model of matter
308-5
Compare transmission of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation
308-6
Describe how various surfaces absorb radiant heat
308-10
Describe qualitatively how visible light is refracted
309
Recognize that many phenomena are caused by forces, and explore various situations involving forces
309-1
Describe qualitatively the relationship between mass and weight
309-3
Describe quantitatively the relationship between force, area, and pressure
309-4
Explain qualitatively the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature when liquid and gaseous fluids are compressed or heated
