Build Your Own Space Station

By John Helfen

While the thought of living in space may seem like science fiction, as you read this the International Space Station is circling the earth at a speed of five miles per second, orbiting the earth once every 90 minutes. In this project you will learn how to use Tinkercad to create a space station of your own. You will follow instructions on building specific components of a space station and then will be set off on your own to continue building out the required modules.
Your mission is to create the following modules:

• Command Module – Area that controls the system on the space station
• Engineering/Research – A location in the space station to do research
• Living Quarters – An area for astronauts and scientists to sleep
• Storage Module – A storage location for spare equipment and supplies
• Propulsion – A module used to maneuver the space station when required

This project aligns with the following standards:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- ESS1-3 EARTH'S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE
- ETS1: ENGINEERING DESIGN
- 5-PS2: MOTION AND STABILITY
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- ELA-LITERACY.RI
- ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.9
- MATH CONTENT.5.G.A 1; A.2; B.3: B.4
- MATH CONTENT.7.RP.A.2.A