Lesson plan

Satellites, Orbits and Space Junk


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

Description

In this lesson, the student will analyze the benefits and hazards associated with objects which have been placed into the three kinds of Earth’s orbits. They will construct a map to locate the three orbits and plot the objects located there. They will then gather information about the consequences of having humans modify space. This lesson includes strategies for teaching diverse learners.

Duration

2 class periods

Author

Alison
Oswald Keene

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future

Teacher Instructions

OswaldKeeneSpaceT.pdf (159.11 KB)

Student Materials

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files