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April 24
🌌 Satellites in Motion
🧠 Objectives:
🧠 Objectives:
Understand what satellites are and what they do
Explore real-time satellite data
Learn about satellite orbits
Program Sphero robots to simulate satellite movement
📚 Materials Needed
1 Piece of Paper (8.5 x 11 inches – standard printer paper)
Chromebooks
Spheros & iPads
Discussion
Kick off with a few engaging questions:
What is a satellite?
How many satellites are in space right now?
What are some things satellites help us do?
Are all satellites used for the same thing?
What shapes do satellites travel in?
Can satellites crash into each other?
How do satellites stay in orbit?
🔍 Bonus: Ask them, “What would you use a satellite for if you could build your own?”
Parents can take the Quiz by click here
Students can click here to test their knowledge
Explore with Satellite Explorer
Activity: In small groups or pairs, let students explore this site:
📝 Ask them to find and report:
A satellite name and what it does
What orbit it is in (LEO, MEO, GEO, Polar, etc.)
How fast it’s going
Sphero Satellite Simulation
Objective:
Program Sphero robots to simulate satellite orbits.
🛠️ Instructions:
Use Sphero Edu app (draw, block, or text-based coding depending on age)
Students will:
Choose a type of orbit to simulate (circular or elliptical)
Program the Sphero to move in a loop around a “planet”
Add a “purpose” to their satellite (e.g., GPS, weather, communication)~ Name your Satellite
🎯 Challenge Options:
Can you make your Sphero go faster/slower like a real satellite?
Can you add a pause when it “sends data” over the planet?
Can we program all of our Sphero Satellites so they don't collide?
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