PRE-MISSION

 

Schedule the date for the mission with the Challenger Learning Center https://e-missions.clcwheeling.org/contact/online

Use the lesson plans in scope and sequence to prepare your students well in advance of the mission date. The typical timeframe is two weeks before the mission. 

Test the computer/videoconference link with Mission Control at least one week before Mission Day. 

During the test connection, be sure to be in the same classroom as the live mission.

Be sure to practice for the mission. Assign students to teams and print out all the materials. Run a “mini-mission” until the students are fluent in conducting all the math calculations correctly. See Pre Mission Pre Lesson Plans

 

FOR THE MISSION

 

Set up the classroom the day before the mission, if you have not already done so for the mini-mission. See classroom setup. Help students to make room decorations and posters for the wall (optional)

Be sure you have plenty of report forms for each team (and cut them apart!). Ideally, use a different color of paper for each team.

Remember calculators and rulers. Students may need them.

Link with Mission Control at least 15 minutes before the mission.