Summary
The SciGirls test materials for spacecraft, picking what survives heat, cold and impact by measuring properties rather than guessing. Bilingual (Spanish/English).
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Ages 7+
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Full episode (28 min) from SciGirls, season 4.
- Which properties matter most for a material going to space?
- How did the girls test a material instead of assuming?
- Why would the best material on Earth be a bad choice in space?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: material, property, insulate, test.
Try it: Pick three materials and rate each 1-5 for strength, weight and heat resistance. Choose one for a spacecraft and defend it.