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General Activities
Crew Training ActivitiesThe Job Interview
The process of matching students to different mission work teams is very similar to staffing an organization in the "real world." In this parent/child career simulation, family teams will engage in a thought provoking interview in which an adult "Career Counselor" will guide his/her "Job Applicant" to discover unique things about him/herself and to become familiar with important skills involved in landing a job.
The Annual Review
Having performed a critical role during the Challenger Center mission, it is now time for the "Client" to return to the "Career Counselor" for an essential debriefing of their on-the-job performance. This simulation complements The Job Interview, enabling family teams to evaluate what has taken place and to set new goals for the future.
Communications Challenge
One vital skill that astronauts-in-training must develop is an ability to use clear, concise communications. In this hands-on simulation, family teams will gain new insights into and appreciation for the challenge of mastering this essential skill.
Houston, We Have a Problem!
An initial announcement by the Apollo 13 Duty Officer stated, "The spacecraft is in real good shape as far as we're concerned. We're bored to tears down here." This was soon to change as unexpected crises began to occur. In this problem solving simulation, family teams will enact the roles of Mission Control and Spacecraft crew in training as they target key process skills depicted in Apollo 13 (the video). Will they have the right stuff to bring 'em back alive?! (This activity requires that a family have, borrow or rent the video.)