Enhancement Activities

1. Listen to/watch video

a. What is the main job responsibility of the Shuttle Test Director?

b. List 3 specific jobs that fall under the responsibility of the Shuttle Test Director.

2. Learn More Section – click on overview of Space Shuttle Processing

a. What does the Flight Plan detail?

b. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of the Flight Control teams at KSC and JSC.

National Science Education Standards:
F.5.5 – Scientists and engineers work in many different settings, including colleges and universities, businesses and industries, specific research institutes, and government agencies
G.1.1 – Women and men of various social and ethnic backgrounds engage in the activities of science, engineering, and related fields
G.1.2 – Science requires different abilities, depending on such factors as the field of study and type of inquiry

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics:
F.1.1 – Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving
F.4.3 – Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics

National Education Technology Standards:
A.1.2 – Students are proficient in the use of technology