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1 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation 2 Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Electromagnetic Radiation Investigation 2 NASA JUNO Mission Instructional Objectives Students will: discuss the characteristics of Jupiter and describe the components of the JUNO mission; identify criteria and constraints for the challenge; define unit vocabulary; discuss and describe one of the missions from the JUNO mission; describe and give the purpose of an instrument on the JUNO spacecraft; describe and give a spinoff application of an instrument on the JUNO spacecraft. Background This investigation is part of the EMR Unit of the Robotics and Engineering Design Curriculum. The goal of the investigation is to provide the students with an introduction to electromagnetic radiation concepts and give an overview of the NASA JUNO mission. The investigation will provide the students the opportunity to discover the behavior and characteristics of waves and their applications to the overall 8 week unit. What are the goals of the Juno mission? The Giant Planet Story is the Story of the Solar System Juno's principal goal is to understand the origin and evolution of Jupiter. Underneath its dense cloud cover, Jupiter safeguards secrets to the fundamental processes and conditions that governed our solar system during its formation. As our primary example of a giant planet, Jupiter can also provide critical knowledge for understanding the planetary systems being discovered around other stars. Funding by the Georgia Department of Education through the U.S. Department of Education Race to the Top. Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing- CEISMC 128

2 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation 2 With its suite of science instruments, Juno will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras. Juno will let us take a giant step forward in our understanding of how giant planets form and the role these titans played in putting together the rest of the solar system. (NASA, 2013) Engineering. &.Technology. Standard Practices Crosscutting. Concepts Science.Correlations Core. Ideas GPS. Characteristics. of.science GPS. Content. Standard Math.Correlations Standards.of. Mathematical. Practices Common. Core MSENGR'TS'1 1 4 PS4.A 7 S8P4 1 MCC8.EE.5 MSENGR'TS'3 2 ETS1.A Materials Student Journals RFP, Mission Challenge Brief Computer with internet connection Vocabulary PPT Mission Guide PPT NASA JUNO Launch Press Kit PDF Projector Paper Overview Investigations 2 through 7 will follow the phases of the 7- E Instructional Model in which students can construct new learning based on prior knowledge and experiences. The time allotted for each activity is approximate and can be adjusted per the discretion of the teacher. 129 FUNDING BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RACE TO THE TOP CENTER FOR EDUCATION INTEGRATING SCIENCE MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING- CEISMC

3 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Investigation 2.1 Elicit/Engage (~80 minutes) Preparation: Prepare strips of paper for the opening activity. Fold the paper in half hotdog style and again in half. For longer strips, use bigger paper. Cut the paper along the fold. Cut enough for each student. Group Work Part 1: 15 min Elicit Unit Introduction Part 2 40 min Engage Understanding the NASA JUNO Mission Part 3 15 min Engage EMR Vocabulary Overview: Elicit/Engage Students become familiar with the NASA JUNO mission. Students identify key components of the Request For Proposal (RFP). Students develop electromagnetic radiation vocabulary. Materials: Strips of paper, Opening Pocket Solar System PPT, RFP, Mission Challenge Brief, Computer, Vocabulary PPT, Mission Guide, and the engineering notebook. Opening (7-10 min): Students model a scale version of the solar system as directed by the Pocket solar system PPT. Student Actions Teacher Actions Level and Indicator of Understanding Students in their groups will discuss which area of the solar system they would like to explore. Students discuss the Mission Challenge. Students should read the engage in discussion about the aspects of the JUNO Mission. Students will familiarize themselves with the vocabulary used in this investigation. Use the interest of the Solar System to guide the discussion of the RFP and Mission Challenge. Discuss the components of the mission and focus on the information important to the Mission Challenge. Briefly discuss each term listed on the Juno Vocabulary List PPT. Students through discussion will understand the information in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and make a list of information from important to least important. Students through discussion will understand the NASA JUNO mission and list the information important to the Mission Challenge. Students write definitions of the terms in their engineering notebook. Students can discuss in their groups how these terms relate to the NASA JUNO Mission.

4 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Daily Plan Investigation 2.1 Elicit and Engage (~80 minutes) Essential Questions: What are the goals of the Juno mission? Suggested Activities Opening: 7-10 Min - Elicit 1. Students model a scale version of the solar system as directed by the Pocket Solar System PPT. Part 1: 15 Min - Elicit Unit Introduction. 1. Have the students discuss in their groups based on the scale model, which planet would they explore and why? 2. Review and discuss the RFP- Mission challenge with the whole class. 3. Have the students identify Criteria and Constraints and list them in their engineering notebook. Part 2 40 min Engage- Understand the NASA JUNO Mission 1. Have students view the video an other related materials on the Mission Juno Website. 2. After each video, students will discuss aspects of the mission based on their own inquiry or motivated by the Suggested Questions for Discussions listed on the Website Site Map- Teacher Sheet. 3. Students should record observations and notes in their engineering notebook. Tips and Hints Students can remain in their groups from Investigation 1 per the teacher s discretion. Guide groups to discuss some of the challenges to exploring new worlds and what they hope to find. Use the Mission Website Site Map as a guide when viewing the material on the Mission Website. Discussions are suggested after each video. Question prompts are included on the Mission Website Map.

5 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Daily Plan Investigation 2.1 Elicit and Engage (~80 minutes) Essential Questions: What are the goals of the Juno mission? Suggested Activities Tips and Hints Part 3 15 min Engage - EMR Vocabulary 1. Display the JUNO Vocabulary List PPT. 2. Have the students define the terms on the PPT in their engineering notebook..

6 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION I- 2 OPENING ACTIVITY POCKET SOLAR SYSTEM Every wonder about the size of the Solar System? Start with a strip of paper Sun and Pluto- Draw just the very edge of the sun on one end of the tape and label it. Draw the smallest dot you can on the other end of the tape and label it Pluto. Uranus (1/2)- Fold the tape in half, crease it, unfold and lay flat. Saturn (1/4) and Neptune (3/4)- Fold the tape back in half, then in half again Draw a circle a lirle bigger than a quarter on the 1/4th mark (closer to the Sun) and label it Saturn. Draw another nickel- sized circle on the 3/4th mark (closer to Pluto) and label it Neptune. Jupiter (1/8)- Fold back into quarters, then in half one more Zme - eighths. Draw the largest circle you can at the 1/8 mark (between the Sun and Saturn), and label it Jupiter. 133 Funded by the Georgia Dept. of Ed. through the U.S. Dept. of Ed. Race to the Top grant

7 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION I- 2 OPENING ACTIVITY POCKET SOLAR SYSTEM Asteroid Belt- For the terrestrial (rocky) planets, you only need 1/2 of the first 1/8 th. Fold the Sun end of the solar system in to meet Jupiter at the 1/16th spot. A planet does not go on the new crease, but the asteroid belt does. Earth (Inside 1/32), Mars (Outside 1/32)- Fold the first 1/16th in half by folding the Sun end of the solar system in to the crease at the 1/32nd spot, where the asteroid belt is. Draw a small circle about the size of a Nerds candy for Earth just inside this fold (closer to the Sun) and a slightly smaller circle for Mars just outside the fold (closer to the Asteroid Belt) and label them. Mercury & Venus (Between Earth and Sun)- Between the Sun and Earth are two more planets, Mercury, closer to the Sun and Venus, closer to Earth. As best you can, evenly space these planets out in the space you have lea between the Sun and Earth. Draw a small circle a lirle smaller than Mars for Mercury and about the same size as Earth for Venus. 134 Funded by the Georgia Dept. of Ed. through the U.S. Dept. of Ed. Race to the Top grant

8 Teacher Sheet NASA JUNO Website Site Map EMR: Investigation NASA JUNO Mission Website Site Map click START THE STORY Video Introduction to the origin of Jupiter (1:29 min) Suggested Questions for discussion 1. What is Jupiter made of? 2. What is the importance of Jupiter in our solar system? This section has 3 pictures and 2 narrative pop- up boxes. Video Our Solar System (48 sec) Suggested Questions for discussion 1. What are the planets of the solar system? 2. Are all the planets alike in how they are composed? Video Mission Juno (1:09 min) Suggested Questions for discussion 1. How does studying the magnetism inform the presence of a solid core? 2. Why does Jupiter appear to be made up of bands of colors? This section has 4 videos: a) Why Jupiter (1:44 min) b) Juno and the public (1:19 min) c) What s in a name (1:25 min) d) The Journey to Jupiter (Careers) (4:37 min) 3 narratives and two pictures. Video- Spacecraft (53 sec) Two Sub Sections 1. ATLAS V 551 Rocket Video- Rocket Stages (28 sec) Seven narratives and one picture. 2. JUNO Space Craft

9 Teacher Sheet NASA JUNO Website Site Map EMR: Investigation On the left of the display, choose sub sections under overview and instruments. Overview a) Communication 2 narratives b) Data Handling- 1 Video Fault Protection (1:31 min),1 narrative c) Design & Structure- 1 video- Spacecraft Design (2:08 min), 2 narratives d) Propulsion 1 Video Why does JUNO rotate? (5 sec), 1 narrative e) Radiation- 1 narrative f) Solar Arrays 1 Video Why solar power? (1:50min), 1 narrative Instruments (the highlighted area- DO NOT SHOW describing videos) a) Gravity Science - 1 b) JADE c) JIRAM d) JUNO Cam e) Magnetometer f) UVS g) WAVES Video Pre Launch (16sec) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 1. Where does the rocket launch? 2. What is involved in launching rockets? There are 2 narratives, I picture and 3 videos: a) A Cosmic Event (3:35 min) b) Launch Overview (1:06 min) c) Ready to Fly (3:27 min). Video Launch (1:10min) There is 1 narrative and 2 videos: a) The Flight Plan (1:25 min) b) Test as You Fly (1:13 min) Video Deploy the Craft (1:00min) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 1. How do you extend solar rays in space? 2. How do you fix a spacecraft in flight? There are 4 narratives, 1 picture and 2 videos: a) Why does JUNO spin? (05 sec) b) Solar Rays Unfurl (22 sec)

10 Teacher Sheet NASA JUNO Website Site Map EMR: Investigation Video Earth Flyby (1:08min) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 1. What is the slingshot effect? 2. How far does it travel before it is on its final destination tract to Jupiter? There are 3 narratives, 1 picture and 2 videos: How do you power a six- year journey (1:50min)? Video Orbit (41sec) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 1. How do you slow down in space? 2. Does the sun always have a gravitation pull on everything in the Solar System? There are 4 narratives and 2 videos: a) Polar Orbit (1:18 min) b) Planetary Protection (1:37 min) Video Jupiter (40 sec) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 1. What do you think they will find on Jupiter? 2. How big are Jupiter s moons? 7 picture and 3 videos: a) Radiation Ready? (2:00 min) b) Jupiter s Rings (1:07 min) c) What does Jupiter sound like (1:26 min)? Video De - Orbit (55sec) Suggested Questions for Discussions? 3. What happens to spacecraft? 4. Where would you explore next? There are 4 narratives and 2 videos: c) Polar Orbit (1:18 min) d) Planetary Protection (1:37 min)

11 Teacher Sheet MISSION BRIEF EMR: Investigation JUNO Mission Brief Mission Objectives: Launch Deploy Solar Panels (@ 1 st chrome marker)!critical MISSION ELEMENT! (Restart if not accomplished) Use gravity assist from Earth flyby Transition to IR tracking (@ 2 nd chrome marker) Position spacecraft for orbit (@ chrome line) Reconfigure light sensor (port 3 for planet data logging) Complete one orbit of Jupiter Data log cloud bands Report relative position of cloud bands Spacecraft Specifications: Use Lego bot from I- 5 with modifications as required Configure motor A to deploy solar panel Mount solar panels (max height 6.5 ) Use Solid Works to modify Solar Hand as needed Print Modified part with 3D printer

12 Student Sheet - EMR RFP EMR: Investigation Request for Proposals: Solicitation 1S2012 Space In Action Inc Atlanta Ave. Atlanta, GA Full Proposal Deadline (Due by end of class) Fill due date here Important Information and Proposal Requirements A complete set of documentation is necessary at the time of proposal submission. Single proposal from each group. The Juno Bot project team will review all proposals. The following is a list of the required components for all entries: o Letter of Response o Documentation of the testing conducted on test device References to Math and Science concepts utilized o Completed design checklist o Documentation of all test devices o Final working model o Presentation of the group model and findings Project Description Space In Action, an up and coming robot designer is seeking proposals as part of the Juno Bot Project. The project is to design a solar panel arm that will be used to deploy the two solar panels the spacecraft depends on for space flight. As a robot design company, many of our devices require specific parts that require outside production. We are seeking a proposal from companies with solutions that demonstrate appropriate testing procedures and rationale for the design submitted. We are interested in designs that increase the pre- designed robot s effectiveness and reliability of opening both panels as the robot prepares for simulated space flight. In the Juno mission there will be only one opportunity for successful solar panel deployment. You may only present one solution per group but we need documentation that demonstrates multiple iterations of design and complete documentation of the testing of each design including the ideal power for solar panel deployment. All submissions should be sent to our company offices to the attention of Mr. Leo Mars, Director of Engineering Systems, by the date specified above.

13 Student Sheet - EMR RFP EMR: Investigation Juno Bot Mission Objectives As part of the project, the programming division of Space In Action Inc. is seeking help in completing the programming portion of the Juno project. The company has already finished the basics of the program, but is looking for assistance in implementing the finishing touches to insure reliable results during the mission. The Juno bot must complete the following objectives in order for the mission to be considered a success. Robot Launch The robot must initially follow the line using the light sensor to reach the spot for solar panel deployment. Deploy Solar Panels at 1 st chrome marker. (This is a critical portion of the mission, if not completed the mission must be restarted) The robot must react to the chrome marker and deploy the solar panels at this point. Both panels must open. Use gravity assist from Earth flyby With the solar panels deployed, the robot must revert back to following the line around Earth to reach the second chrome marker. Transition to IR tracking at 2 nd chrome marker The robot will transition to using the IR sensor to locate and approach Jupiter. Position Spacecraft for orbit at the chrome line beside Jupiter The robot must be aligned to successfully complete one orbit around Jupiter. Complete one orbit of Jupiter The robot must complete an orbit of Jupiter without crashing into the planet. Reconfigure light sensor and data log cloud bands The light sensor connected to port 3 must be positioned to data log the cloud bands on Jupiter as the robot completes one last orbit. Report relative position of cloud bands After the last orbit the data collected by the light sensor must be used to illustrate the position of the cloud bands on Jupiter.

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15 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Investigation 2.2 Engage/Explore (~40 minutes) Preparation: Print pages 6-22 of the JUNO Launch press kit, one packet for each group. Group Work Part 1: 20 Min - Review of NASA JUNO Part 2: 15 min JUNO Experiment Instrument Overview: Engage/Explore Students will deepen their understand the NASA JUNO mission. Students will engage in research. Students will organize information and communicate findings bases on research. Materials: Engineering notebook, Opening Activity I PPT, Presentation Rubric, JUNO Launch Press Kit, and computers. Opening (5 min): In the engineering notebook, have students answer the questions on the first slide of I Opening Activity PPT.. Student Actions Teacher Actions Level and Indicator of Understanding Students in their groups will write in their engineering notebook each instrument and a short description of the instrument. Groups each select one instrument. Group research. Goal: connect Juno instrument to Earth based use, either today or in the future. Discuss all of the various science instruments that are carried on the spacecraft.. Monitor students to ensure that the students are providing adequate information for their presentation. Students will write a brief description of each instrument in their engineering notebook.. The students will communicate findings in a seven to ten minute presentation.

16 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Daily Plan Investigation 2.2 Engage/Explore (~40 minutes) Essential Questions: What are the goals of the NASA JUNO mission? Suggested Activities Opening: 5 Min 1. In the engineering notebook, have students answer the questions on the first slide of I Opening Activity PPT. Part 1: 20 Min - Review of NASA JUNO 1. Give each group JUNO Launch Press Kit packet 2. Discuss the key points of the mission. Part 2: 15 min - JUNO Experiment Instrument 1. Have students in their groups discuss the various instruments on JUNO 2. Each group will decide on an instrument on JUNO to research. 3. Each group will write a rationale for studying the instrument chosen and write it in their journal. 4. In their groups, students should research the instrument chosen. 5. The student research should be organized into a seven to ten minute presentation. 6. Give each student the Presentation Rubric. Tips and Hints Only display the first slide. The second slide is for I- 2.3 Milestones and solar deployment are relevant for the mission challenge. Instrumentation is I- 4's main focus. These need to be discussed to allow choice. Give each student the rubric for the presentation. All presentations should be between seven and ten minutes in length. General information of the instrument is preferred. Guide students to not provide too much detail.

17 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION I- 2.2 OPENING ACTIVITY TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JUPITER ANSWER WITH YOUR BEST ANSWER 1. If the sun were as tall as a typical front door and Earth was the size of a nickel, what would be the size of Jupiter (Hint- Sport) 2. How many Pmes would you have to drive around Atlanta on I- 285 to travel the same distance from Jupiter to the Sun? 3. How long is a year (the amount of days it takes Jupiter to orbit the sun) on Jupiter? 4. Although Jupiter is one of the (like Neptune), it is believed to have a hard inner core the size of Earth. 5. The atmosphere on Jupiter is mostly these two elements? 144 Funded by the Georgia Dept. of Ed. through the U.S. Dept. of Ed. Race to the Top grant

18 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION I- 2.3 OPENING ACTIVITY TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JUPITER ANSWER WITH YOUR BEST ANSWER 1. Jupiter has how many moons? 2. What does Jupiter and Saturn have in common besides being Gas Giants? 3. Juno will arrive in what year? 4. Is Jupiter a wonderful place to go on vacapon? 5. What is the Red Spot on Jupiter? 145 Funded by the Georgia Dept. of Ed. through the U.S. Dept. of Ed. Race to the Top grant

19 Student Sheet PRESENTATION RUBRIC EMR: Investigation Juno Instrument Presentation Rubric Criteria Poor (1) Good (2) Excellent (3) There is no or little The student gives The student gives explanation about basic facts on what detailed information What is your what their instrument their instrument or about what their instrument or or experiment is. experiment is? instrument or experiment? experiment is? What is the purpose? Potential Uses on Earth The student does not explain what the purpose of their experiment is or why it is included on the JUNO mission. There is no evidence of students considering what spinoffs could come from their instrument or experiment. The student gives basic details explaining the purpose of their experiment and why it was included on the JUNO mission. Students provide basic ideas on how the instrument or experiment could be used on earth or what benefits it could provide by being incorporated into new or existing technologies. The student gives a detailed explanation concerning the purpose of their experiment and why it was included on the JUNO mission. Students provided detailed ideas or real world examples of how their experiment could provide a useful NASA Spinoff.

20 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Investigation 2.3 Explore (~80 minutes) Preparation: Print pages 6-22 of the JUNO Launch press kit, one packet for each group. Group Work Part 1: 35 min JUNO Experiment Instrument Research Part 2: 40 min JUNO Experiment Presentations Overview: Explore Students will deepen their understand the NASA JUNO mission. Students will engage in research. Students will organize information and communicate findings bases on research. Materials: Engineering notebook, Opening Activity I PPT, Presentation Rubric, JUNO Launch Press Kit, computers, and presentation equipment. Opening (5 min): In the engineering notebook, have students answer the questions on the second slide of I Opening Activity PPT.. Student Actions Teacher Actions Level and Indicator of Understanding Groups each select one instrument. Group research. Goal: connect Juno instrument to Earth based use, either today or in the future. Groups deliver their presentations. Monitor students to ensure that the students are providing adequate information for their presentation.. Guide questions concerning data collected from research.. The students will communicate findings in a seven to ten minute presentation. The students will communicate findings in a seven to ten minute presentation.

21 Teacher Edition EMR: Investigation Daily Plan Investigation 2.3 Explore (~80 minutes) Essential Questions: What are the goals of the NASA JUNO mission? Suggested Activities Opening: 5 Min 1. In the engineering notebook, have students answer the questions on the second slide of I Opening Activity PPT. Part 1: 35 min - JUNO Experiment Instrument Research 1. Have students in their groups discuss the various instruments on JUNO 2. Each group will decide on an instrument on JUNO to research. 3. Each group will write a rationale for studying the instrument chosen and write it in their journal. 4. In their groups, students should research the instrument chosen. 5. The student research should be organized into a seven to ten minute presentation. Give each student the Presentation Rubric. Part 2: 40 min - JUNO Experiment Presentations 1. Each group will present their presentations on the instrument chosen for research. 2. Groups serving as the audience for the presentation should listen attentively and ask questions. Tips and Hints Only display the first the second slide. Give each student the rubric for the presentation. All presentations should be between seven and ten minutes in length. General information of the instrument is preferred. Guide students to not provide too much detail. Give each student the rubric for the presentation. All presentations should be between seven and ten minutes in length. General information of the instrument is preferred. Guide students to not provide too much detail.

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