Students Should be able to apply the following skills for grades 5-8:

• Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a data set.
• Use a box-and-whiskers graph to compare sets of data for characteristics critical to the FSI mission.
• Interpret data from graphs and make informed decisions from this information.
• Calculate the volume of an irregular rectangular prism.
• Understand the connections between data sets and their graphical representation (box plots).
• Use problem-solving skills to make decisions and solve problems.

Students should be able to apply the following content standard science skills for grades 5-8:

• Acquire abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
• Gain an understanding about scientific inquiry.
• Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry.
• Acquire an understanding of technological design.
• Improve their understandings about science and technology.
• Be aware that risk is part of living in a highly technological world. Reducing risk often results in new technology.
• Understand the consequences of living and working in space.
• Be aware that motions and forces are different in space than they are on Earth. When studying space, these differences have to be taken into account.