Take a Journey of Discovery with RXTE - Classroom Activity
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Mission #1
Objective:
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Construct a model of the Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) |
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Evaluate the completed model of the RXTE |
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Develop an understanding of RXTE's three scientific instruments, focusing on the All-Sky Monitor. |
Exploration:
1. You and the other mission specialists on your team have one minute to select one of the four jobs from the list below:
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Within each group:
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Reread the Introduction Page |
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Explore the hyperlinks in the NASA Bulletin on the Introduction Page |
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Print one copy of each of the hyperlinked pages |
Explanation:
In order to become more familiar with the RXTE satellite, the members of your team will construct a model of it. The group will cut out and color all parts of the satellite using the colored model your teacher constructed as a guide. Finally, the team will use a rubric to evaluate the completed model.
Elaboration:
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Print the model (black & white version) |
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Cut out the model |
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Color the model |
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Construct the model |
Evaluation:
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Use a rubric to evalute the correctness of the model. |
Homework:
Complete the third column of the K-W-L graphic organizer by listing what you have learned about a satellite and its components.