Quest Space Kit: Heat Experiments on the ISS

Program Type:

Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 8th Grade

Event Details

In this workshop, students will build and program experiments to see how microgravity affects three types of heat transfer – radiation, convection and conduction. Students will build the hardware for each experiment using heating bulbs, resistors and temperature sensors. They will write code for their experiment in the Arduino environment and C programming language. Finally, students will upload their code to the International Space Station and analyze the resulting data to see how microgravity affects the different types of heat transfer.

The San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extension are proud to bring all Library NExT programming to you for free, thanks to funding provided by the federal government.  In order to keep these programs free, the federal organization—the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant program—needs a completed version of the PDF before your student starts the workshop.  All the information collected in this document is confidential and is only used for tracking to provide funds for this program.

Course Title: Quest Space Kit: Heat Experiments on the ISS

Date: 11/16/19

Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Location: Paradise  Hills Library

Address: 5922 Rancho Hills Drive., San Diego, CA 92139

Course Level: Middle School Level (6th-8th Grade)

Space is limited, advance registration is required.

Registration Policy and Procedures:

  • I understand students must attend all classes.
  • I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
  • I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.
  • I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.
  • I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.
  • I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.
  • By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

Accessibility

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