Hazel Meadows

This 55-minute lesson introduces students to space docking using the interactive SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator. Students work in pairs or small groups to experience the challenge of aligning and docking a spacecraft with the International Space Station in a realistic, physics-based environment. The activity reinforces concepts like motion, force, precision, and problem-solving while encouraging teamwork and iteration. Aligned with NGSS standards MS-ETS1-2 and HS-ETS1-4, the lesson emphasizes eva