Poster Presentation

High Altitude Ballooning in 3rd Grade

Authors: Emily Mathews (DePaul University) , Brianna Marszalek (Gower West Elementary School) , Bernhard Beck-Winchatz (DePaul University)

Abstract

Students were introduced to the different layers of the atmosphere and worked on skills such as map reading and giving directions Students chose specific teams and would be training for their positions in the activities leading up to the launch These heterogeneous teams allowed for students to take on leadership roles within the group in order to support all learners

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How to Cite: Mathews, E. , Marszalek, B. & Beck-Winchatz, B. (2016) “High Altitude Ballooning in 3rd Grade”, Academic High Altitude Conference. 2016(1). doi: https://doi.org//ahac.9510