NASA Goddard
Space Flight
Center Trip
April 16th, 17th, 18th
TO COMPLETE THE ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPLORATION MERIT BADGES DO, THE FOLLOWING:
Space Exploration:
Answer questions 1,2,6,7 and 8 in the merit badge book. Keep it short and to the point.
A. Draw a picture of a rocket and label the parts , tell what each of the parts does. If you have a model rocket bring it in for inspection. If you do not have one you will need to build and launch one.
B. Describe what you did at the Challenger center during the Mars mission when you were in the mission control and in the space habitation module.
C. Describe what you saw on the Goddard tour. What interesting facts did you learn?
Astronomy:
A. Answer the following questions in the Merit Badge book:
1 a & c
3 c (Position of the sun, earth and moon during a solar eclipses, only)
6
7 a & b
9
B. What is the function of a space Suit?
C. What is a space suit made of ?
D. Why do we need a space suit ?
E. What planets did you see at the Observatory.
F. From the lecture, what is the universe made of
If you have any questions please ask Chris Suraci for help, Or
call Mr. Suraci on weekends @ 610-948-0135, Or
E-Mail Mr. Suraci at NASAjas@aol.com
merit badge requirements preparation (astronomy & space exploration)
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER & CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER
GREENBELT, MARYLAND
Friday April 16th thru Sunday, April 18th , 2003
CAMPING IN GREENBELT PARK – April 16
(Set Up Camp Friday Night)
Pizza and Chilly Dog dinner at camp site
CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER, April 17
Mars Space Mission Simulation,
Planetarium Presentation & Space Suit Demonstration
Session 1. 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Session 2. 11:15 to 1:15 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
PATUXENT NATIONAL WILDLIVE VISITORS CENTER
Animal Science and Tour
3:00 to 5:30 PM
CAMPING IN GREENBELT PARK – April 17
(Scout Craft, Nature Trail)
Dinner 7:00 PM
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, April 18
Tour High Bay Clean Room,
Tour SOHO Spacecraft Control Room
Session 1 9:00 to 10:30
Session 2 10:30 to 12:00
Presentation on Astronomy and Human Culture (Ranger Culver)
Presentation on the origins of the Universe (Dr. Jonathan Gardner)
Tour NASA Visitor Center ?, Launch Rockets?
12: 00 to 1:30 PM
COUNSELOR – JIM SURACI (610) 948-0135 (NASAJAS@AOL.COM)
COORDINATION AND MISSION PREP & TRAINING- CHRIS & DAN SURACI
NOTE: Goddard Activities are Contingent on Base Security Status in Effect at the Time of Trip.
Prerequisites are required for Merit Badges.
Some
Highlights of the trip include:
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Participation in a “Challenger Education Center” simulated space flight mission to Mars, with one group directing the flight from a control room and a second group performing experiments in a space ship mockup.
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Astronomy participation program in the Ownes Science Center planetarium tailored to meet merit badge requirements.
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Space Shuttle EVA space suit demonstration program.
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Camping in Greenbelt park, (parents will have the option of camping at “camp Marriott across the street from the park).
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Nature trail walks to meet advancement requirements.
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Program by the Greenbelt Park Rangers on Ancient Astronomy.
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Tour of the NASA CLEAN ROOM ( see Hubble space telescope engineering mock up and new instruments for the next service mission).
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Tour of a spacecraft control room, (See live down link data from the spacecraft).
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Tour and Information hunt at the NASA Visitors Center.
Parents are welcome to stay at the hotel, Scouts will camp with the Troop (this is not optional).
Holiday
Inn's group sales agent, Lisa Hahn, was very "accommodating." She is reserving
a block of 20 rooms, (checking in on Friday, April 16th, checking out
Sunday, April 18th). The block for "Boy Scout TROOP 406 - Royersford" is for
all non-smoking rooms, each with 2 double beds, at a rate of only $79 plus tax.
That is actually $10 cheaper than their lowest internet rate. Anyone who wants
to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn can call the hotel's direct tollfree number
by April 9, and if there are any rooms in our reserved block not filled by that
date, the hotel will put them back into their general public availability. Tell
everyone who calls to give the name of our group - Boy Scout TROOP 406 - to get
the special $79 plus tax special rate. The hotel's direct tollfree number is
800-280-4188.
Here is the hotel info. It is less than five minutes from Greenbelt Park where
the Scouts are camping and is within one mile of NASA Goddard. There is plenty
of shopping and restaurants within walking distance of the Holiday Inn, too.
GREENBELT NASA/GODDARD AREA
Holiday Inn
GREENBELT NASA/GODDARD AREA
7200 Hanover Dr.
GREENBELT, MD 20770
UNITED STATES
Toll-Free: 8002804188
Tel: 1-301-9827000
Fax: 1-301-3458271
Email: jhagerty@cwhotels.com
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Quality Performer:
Excellence
Local Time: 2:31 PM EDT
WE ARE IDEALLY LOCATED NEAR 95/495/295; THE MAJOR HIGHWAYS SURROUNDING THE MANY
GOVERNMENT LOCATIONS IN THE WASHINGTON D.C./BALTIMORE AREA. WE ARE THE PROUD
WINNERS OF THE QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE YEAR 2002 and 2003 From
Intercontinental Hotels Group.
At the Holiday Inn Greenbelt, excellence is evident from the moment you enter
our doors. Our professional, competent staff are ready to assist you in meeting
your every need. We have completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the
lobby and guest rooms as of March 2000. Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot
chocolate are available in the lobby 24 hours a day. Willy K's restaurant and
lounge offers a casual atmosphere, with reduced prices on hors d'oeuvres and
drink specials during Happy Hour Monday - Thursday. As soon as you arrive, it is
obvious that our service is outstanding and our accommodations are superb.
All guest rooms now feature 25" color TV's which have high speed internet via a
Web TV and micro/fridge units, along with full size ironing boards, irons, hair
dryers, and coffee makers. Our central location in Greenbelt offers convenience
to the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USDA, Secret Service Training Facility,
and the University of Maryland-College Park Campus. There is shopping and
restaurants located close to the hotel in the Greenway Shopping Center. We are
also located adjacent to Martin's Crosswinds banquet hall. Pursuant to our
standards of exellence, the hotel has recently achieved the Quality Excellence
rating of 987 out of 1000 on our last Holiday Inn inspection. We look forward to
treating you to the kind of service and product we are known for.
Hotel Features
203 Guest Rooms
2 Suites
158 Non-Smoking Rooms
90 Double-Bedded Rooms
113 Single-Bedded Rooms
Suburban
MD0128 FEMA Property Number
7 Floors
Cocktail Lounge
1 Restaurant
Airline Desk: BWI/DCA/IAD accessible
Rental Car Desk: Alamo, Enterprise, & Avis close by
Personal Services
24 Hour Front Desk
A/C Public Areas
Concierge Services
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Express Check-in/Check-out
Gift Shop
Ice Machine
Newsstand
On-site Guest Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)
Public Transportation Within Walking Distance
Safety Deposit Box
Secretarial Services
Vending Machine
Wake Up Calls
Business Services
Copying Service
E-mail & Internet Service
Facsimile Service
PC Service
Printer Service
Parking Information
Complimentary Parking
PLENTY OF PARKING; NO CHARGE.
Downtown Information
WASHINGTON DC (13.28 MI/ 21.37 KM )
Local Information
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (1 MI/ 1.61 KM )
US Department of Agriculture (3 MI/ 4.83 KM )
US Secret Service Training Facility (4 MI/ 6.44 KM )
Univ. of MD College Park Campus (4 MI/ 6.44 KM )
Amtrak/Metro Subway Station (3 MI/ 4.83 KM )
US Federal Courthouse (3 MI/ 4.83 KM )
Internal Revenue Service (3 MI/ 4.83 KM )
Food and Drug Administration (4 MI/ 6.44 KM )
Lockheed Martin (3 MI/ 4.83 KM )
Washington DC Downtown (11 MI/ 17.7 KM )
Greenbelt Maryland (0 MI/ 0 KM )
Six Flags Amusement Park (8 MI/ 12.87 KM )
FedEx Field Redskins Stadium (8 MI/ 12.87 KM )
Prince George's Staudium(Bowie Baysox) (6 MI/ 9.66 KM )
Martins Crosswinds (0 MI/ 0 KM )
maps to come
merit badge requirements preparation (astronomy & space exploration)
TO COMPLETE THE MERIT BADGES DO THE FOLLOWING:
Space Exploration:
A. Answer questions 1,2,6,7 and 8 in the merit badge book. Keep it short and to the point.
B. Draw a picture of a rocket and label the parts , tell what each of the parts does. If you have a model rocket bring it in for inspection. If you do not have one you will need to build and launch one.
C. Describe what you did at the Challenger center during the Mars mission when you were in the mission control and in the space habitation module.
D. Describe what you saw on the Goddard tour of the clean room and tell why we use a clean room. What interesting facts did you learn?
Astronomy:
A. Answer the following questions in the Merit Badge book:
1 a & c
3 c
6
7 a & b
9
B. What is the function of a space Suit?
C. What is a space suit made of ?
D. Why do we need a space suit
Take Rt. 422 East to KOP
Get on the SureKill and go East towards Philly.
Take Rt. 476 South to Rt. 95 South
Take Rt. 95 South to Rt. 495 South towards Baltimore
Rt. 495 will again merge into Rt. 95
At Delaware State line (2.00? toll)
Follow Rt. 95 south to Rt. 695. Rt. 95 splits, stay to the left and go left down the ramp.
Take Rt. 695 to the Key Bridge, ($1.00 Toll @ bridge)
Follow Rt. 695 to the Rt. 295 South, (Baltimore Washington Parkway)
Follow Rt. 295 south, to Route 193 West, Greenbelt Road Exit
Make a left at the light and get in the right lane. Take Greenbelt road West.
(The Greenbelt road exit is right after the NASA exit.)
Take Greenbelt Rd. West, get in the left lanes.
At the next light turn left into Greenbelt park.
Follow the road around and take a right at the Tee
Follow the road around to the Ranger station.
After going through the camping entrance gate, Follow the road around to the campground. Note: On the way back home on Rt. 95 there is a $4.00 toll.
Directions to Challenger Center
At Greenbelt park entrance make a right on to Greeenbelt Rd. Rt. 193.
Follow Greenbelt Rd. East past the NASA Goddard main gate.
The next light will be Soil Conservation Rd.
Go through the light get into the right lane.
On your right, before the next light you will see a school parking lot. Make a right turn into the lot this is the Ownes Science Center and the challenger center.
Directions to Lunch
Exit the Science Center and turn Rt. take Greenbelt Rd east.
Turn Rt. at the 3rd light into the plaza to (KFC, McD, Pizza hut, Chinese buffet)
Directions to Wild Live Center
Exit the plaza , turn left on Greenbelt Rd. and go West.
At the second light, turn Rt. on to Soil Conservation Rd.
At the 2nd light turn right onto Power Mill Road.
Follow Power Mill Road to the National Wildlife center, (about 2 miles on your Right)
Directions to Greenbelt Park
Exit Wildlife center and go left, pass the light, go under the bridge and turn left onto the Rt. 295 South and follow the directions to Greenbelt park.
If you have any problems you can reach me on my cell phone 484-716-6072.
Jim Suraci