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Students create satellites, rovers, space shuttles, telescopes, space stations out of "junk" and other recycled materials. They are modeled after existing space hardware and man made equipment, with obvious creative differences. Students must also draw a detailed diagram of their model using scientific terminology to label the parts. they must then write a few paragraphs describing the way their equipment works and the function of the parts. This should be grounded in scientific knowledge and language.

Students keep a four-week journal of written observations of a particular location for 15 minutes four times a week. Observations are recorded in the journal in dated and timed entries. After completion of the journal, students must complete four extended responses based on their observations and their analysis of their observations.