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Going in Circles Experiment Two.1
Curt Parker (WPSX-TV) tapes Josh and David as they complete the "going
in circles" experiment. Curt is usually in front of the camera as
co-host of "What's in the News." Josh found it more difficult to draw
a circle with his eyes closed. How will our circles compare with a shuttle astronaut's circles?
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Going in Circles Experiment Two.2
Sixth grade students Marissa (seated) and Theresa work as a team.
Marissa found circle drawing was more difficult in this position.
Will the astronauts experience difficulty drawing
circles in this position while they're in orbit? |
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Taking Turns Experiment Three.1
Billy, David, Whiskie, Alex, Hanna, and Stephen discuss directions
for the Taking Turns Experiment. The students incorporated teamwork
in carrying out the experiments. What things
do the astronauts do that require teamwork? |
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Taking Turns Experiment Three.2
Mr. Pillot's students work together to ensure Hanna has a safe spin.
David and Sara are spinning Hanna. The "What's in the News" camera
crew can be seen in the background taping another experiment. Hanna
said, "It made me feel queasy and sick." Will
the astronauts feel ill? Will the astronauts' eye movements in space
be similar to students' eye movements on Earth? |
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Taking Turns Experiment Three.3
David is being turned by Eliza. Josh is ready with the focus point
(NASA sticker) and stop watch. How long did their eye movements last?
Which direction did their eyes move? David said, "My eye movements
lasted about 20 seconds, but I couldn't tell they were moving!" Will
the astronauts get the same results? |
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Let's Get Pumped Experiment Four.1
Nikki and Julie assis Tyler with his headstand. What happens to heart
rate and cardiac output when you stand on your head on Earth? Will
doing a headstand in space change a person's heart rate and cardiac
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