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Science Superpower: modeling
Science Superpower: modeling
In science, there are superpowers or skills that scientists need to do well. The first is "modeling" which we will start exploring today.
The superpower we will be developing is building scientific models. You have already used Legos to build models. However, models are not only three-dimensional like Legos and 3D printing, but also graphs, diagrams, and computer simulations.
The main point about a scientific model is to simplify concepts so we can think about phenomena and test science questions.
Watch the video Scientific Models Explained, then make a model of Europa moon below.
The Europa Clipper is a space craft that will take atmospheric samples of Europa moon in 2030 to look at its habitability, which is the ability to foster life.
The Europa Clipper is a space craft that will take atmospheric samples of Europa moon in 2030 to look at its habitability, which is the ability to foster life.
Europa Clipper
Europa Clipper
Watch the video: Europa Clipper to find out three things that life needs in order to exist, and why NASA thinks Europa may be habitable for life.
Does Europa smell like soy sauce or seawater? Build a habitability sandwich model and see!
Does Europa smell like soy sauce or seawater? Build a habitability sandwich model and see!
After watching the video about Europa apply your modeling superpower to science. Make the two models of Europa using kitchen items, and compare their habitability.
Did the habitable model smell like soy sauce or seawater? What do you think Europa smells like?
From the desk of Hannah Robinson
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