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Phase 4 - Docking Challenge

Implementation Scenario

Depending on student abilities, teaching strategies, and curriculum emphasis, the suggested times may need adjustment. The recommended time for this phase is 2-3 hours.

1. Begin the phase with a motivational video of a shuttle docking with the ISS. Footage is available on the CSA website. Incorporating the definition of geometry, discuss how geometry plays an important role in the docking procedure.
   
   
2. The teacher leads the students through Phase 4 as a whole class discussion. The teacher’s role is to confirm understanding through questioning.
   
   
3. At relevant places in Phase 4, pause the whole class presentation sequence and have students individually, or in pairs, complete the lessons in Math Mentor. The tutorial, Introduction to Symmetry, could be used after screen 1 if students’ prior knowledge is limited; or after screen 2 as review. The tutorials, Reflectional Symmetry and Rotational Symmetry, should be used after screens 3 or 4.
   
   
4. Direct students to complete teacher-designated Exploration activities. The teacher acts as a coach to clarify understanding and as an assessor of student achievement to plan further learning.
   
   
5. Individually students complete the Math Challenge. The information provided may result in additional classroom instruction and practice apart from the resource.
   
   
6. Conclude the Phase by having students complete the Space Navigation Log.
   
   
7. Evaluate student achievement using the assessment rubric provided.