Drafting a CubeSat
Curriculum Aligned Grade: Grade 8
Curriculum Outcome:
Science 8 Unit D-2: Analyze machines by describing the structures and functions of the overall system, the subsystems and the component parts
Math Shape and Space 5: Draw and interpret top, front and side views of 3-D objects composed of right rectangular prisms.
Available for: Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Lesson: Learn about all the technical subsystems within our satellites.
Activity: Students will design a cube satellite to scale using drafting techniques with views of all the sides and the inside.