INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS by subject

 In this Nature of Science, Physical Science and Earth/Space Science related episode, the crew of Spacegate Station works with the Scientists of the Lunar Research Center to discuss the impact gravity and atmospheric drag has on a Space Capsule when it returns to earth. In this lesson, the students will be given directions on how to apply the scientific method to investigate, design, and build a space capsule re-entry system. Using different materials, provided by their instructor, students will have to figure out the best way to help slow down the capsule and overcome the problems of re-entry.  (running time 14 minutes)

In this Nature of Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science related episode, the crew of Spacegate Station help students learn about what Drones are, how they operate, and what makes them a special type of flying vehicle. Students also learn about the related concepts of thrust, drag, lift, gravity, their effects on flying objects, and the implications of operating a Drone on the planet Mars. (running time 18 minutes) 

 In this Earth/Space Science based episode the crew of Spacegate Station, with the help of Action News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh, have to manage a weather-related problem with a deep space probe investigating the North Pole of Saturn.  As a result, they learn about what weather is, and the various components that make up the weather such as air temperature, humidity, precipitation, and air pressure. (running time 16 minutes)

In this episode, the crew of Spacegate Station, with the help of Action  News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh, take on the differences  between Primary and Secondary sources and their implications in Literature, History and the perspective of the Science of Meteorology. (running time 21 minutes) 

  In this Nature of Science episode the crew of Spacegate Station help  students learn about the importance and the differences between the  scientific method, used by scientists to perform experiments, and the  engineering design process which used by engineers to solve problems and  make new things. During this lesson, students also learn about what  engineering is and the different types of engineers.    (running time 17 minutes)   

  In this Computer Science episode the crew of Spacegate Station help  students learn about the importance of Cyber Security and the various  ways they can keep themselves safe when operating in Cyber Space. (running time 17 minutes)   

In this Math and STEM-based episode, the crew will help students learn about computers and the fundamental process of how a program is designed. Students will be introduced to the concept of algorithms which consists of instructional sequences, decision making, and command repetition. In this lesson, using instructional handouts’, the student will then create their own algorithm to better understand the essential parts of developing a program to operate a computer. No computers are needed for this activity.  (running time 22 minutes) 

 In this Engineering/STEM - based episode, the crew will help students learn about basic engineering design practices that are used to create structures such as houses. This lesson includes the reading of the children's book "If I Built a House" by Chris Van Dunsen.  At the end of this lesson, using different materials provided by the instructor, the students will create their own dream home. (running time 18 minutes)