NASA’S KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Young Genius Space Programme
Immerse your students in captivating experiential education and gain knowledge directly from seasoned professionals at NASA facilities
Join us at the Kennedy Space Center for an exceptional STEM educational experience. Our space programs offer students a unique blend of immersive and enjoyable STEM activities, all while aligning with your curriculum. Collaborating closely with NASA experts and Space Trek at the Kennedy Space Center, Tour Time can provide your students with an enriching journey that combines STEM exploration and personal development. Our mission is to kindle the flames of passion in students for a future in STEM, equipping them with the skills to turn their dreams into a reality.
Physical and equipment training:
Utilise state of the art equipment in the fabrication lab to make custom designed parts for your project. Utilising B.E.T.A equipment to capture theoretical and experimental data to improve rocket designs. Develop programming skills to operate robotics in Mars Explorer simulations.
NASA Space Science:
Get an insider’s perspective on NASA’s work and the US space Programme. Explore the history and future of space travel during a tour of an operational NASA facility, where you’ll encounter real NASA space vehicles and robots. Gain a deeper understanding of the Physics of Space and Rocket Engineering.
Biology Science:
Delve into the world of human biology, a crucial aspect of space science due to the extreme demands on the human body in space. Enhance your knowledge of human biology through engaging laboratory experiences guided by expert educators.
Earth & Environmental Science:
Gain a deep understanding of both traditional and renewable energy sources and production. Monitor your balloon as it travels through the atmosphere and watch a live feed on a map of the balloon’s trajectory. Learn how to record and analyse variables such as humidity, pressure, temperature, velocity, and altitude.
Personal and leadership development:
Empower your students to identify their passions, set goals and acquire the essential skills needed to achieve them. Engage with guest speakers from NASA and partner organisations who share their expertise in STEM fields and connect with students. Teamwork, problem solving, data collecting, and statistical analysis are core skills engaged during your programme.
Activities:
• Tour NASA facilities
• Engage in informative presentations led by NASA scientists, engineers, mission control experts and astronauts
• Participate in interactive discussions with prominent professionals from NASA and its affiliated organisations
• Dive into hands-on laboratory experiments
• Engage in rocket design, construction and launch activities first hand
• Embark on simulated Mars and Space Shuttle missions
• Discover the rich history and exciting future of space exploration
• Tackle challenging teamwork scenarios
• Foster personal and leadership development through motivating activities
• Enjoy diverse cultural experiences
Learning outcomes:
• Foster curiosity and imagination
• Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ignite an enduring passion for STEM subjects
• Develop the ability to apply STEM knowledge in challenging scenarios
• Nurture effective collaboration teamwork skills
• Encourage greater initiative, responsibility and leadership through influence
• Propel students toward the pursuit of personal values and long-term goals
The Kennedy Space Center Programmes seamlessly align with a school curriculum by fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and leadership. Students not only gain a deeper appreciation for STEM subjects, but also learn to apply this knowledge effectively in real-world challenges. Through our hands-on approach, we nurture curiosity and imagination while empowering students to pursue their personal values and long-term goals.
Join Tour Time for your next STEM adventure at the Kennedy Space Center.
Our tours offer immersive and educational experiences that combine science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a way that inspires and empowers students. With over 30 years in business, Tour Time is financially bonded and licensed, meaning that you and your funds are safe.
With student travel as our core business, we are dedicated to ensuring your protection with our unparalleled standards of health and safety. We have the most comprehensive travel insurance in the market, which has been written specifically for our unique requirements. We are also a founding member of the School Travel Collective, adhering to their constitution and strict code of conduct, giving you peace of mind. Our director sits on the board of directors for the largest Youth Travel Association in the world – SYTA.
Explore STEM at the Kennedy Space Center with Tour Time and ignite your passion for space and science!
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