BrightandSmart_Mark_White.png
  • Home

  • About us

  • Programs

  • Careers

  • News

  • Locations

  • WOW!

  • More

    All About Apollo - Celebrating World Space Week, October 4-10 Vol. 6 #2

    Our Posterity = Our Children

    Posterity comes from Middle English posterite, from Anglo-French pusterite, from Latin posterus ("coming after")

    Though Fall has been upon us now for a few weeks, it sure doesn't feel like it in South Florida! No worries though, there are other things that we can be excited about. One being World Space Week. According to the website, the week is defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition."


    Before the world had World Space Week there was only "Spaceweek", which celebrated the first moon landing. It was first observed in 1980 and by the next year the Spaceweek National Headquarters was developed and was now organizing yearly events. By 1999, "Spaceweek" had spread to over 15 nations and it is also when the UN National General Assembly decided that Oct.4-10 would be known annually as World Space Week.


    This year's theme is "The Moon: Gateway to the Stars", which I am sure is not coincidental, since 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and mankind's first steps on the Moon.


    The Apollo Missions:

    • there were 11 space flights.

    • they resulted in 12 astronauts walking on the moon.

    • first launch was in 1968.

    • Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were the first men to walk on the moon.

    • final launch was in December of 1972.

    NASA.gov has some great pictures, videos and even audio from the Apollo missions!

    Topics to look forward to this month:

    The Moon - NASA's Artemis program and humans visiting the Moon again in 2024.

    Stars - the building blocks of our galaxy.

    Black holes- how scary are they and what would happen if you fell into one.

    Let's Build a Rocket

    Let's build a rocket using materials like balloons, plastic straws, tape and paper clips to give our children an understanding how rockets work and the relevance Newton's Third Law has to them. For complete instructions on this activity go to the Teach Engineering.org.

    Code with Tynker and win a chance to chat with a real NASA expert!

    Tynker has a cool challenge to celebrate World Space Week that is suitable for grades K-12. The mission is to tell a story as if they were an Artemis Astronaut on the Lunar Gateway. It began on September 29th and will close on Sunday, October 13 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, so there is still plenty of time!

    Click here for 1-8

    Click here for 6-12

    Did you know...

    On October 4, 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. It was about the size of a beach ball and took 98 minutes to orbit the earth. The launch of Sputnik began the United States and Russia's race to space. Check out this TedEd video!


    #STEAM is our Approach

    #LEARNING is our Goal We are Bright & Smart


    Tags:

    • World Space Week
    • The moon
    • Lunar
    • Artemis
    • Bright and Smart
    • Engineering
    • Engineering for kids
    • Apollo
    • 50th anniversary
    • Rockets
    • Posterity
    • •
    • Engineering
    • •
    • Science
    Featured Posts
    Why Should We Care About S.T.E.M?

    Why Should We Care About S.T.E.M?

    What is Technology?-in recognition of World Telecommunications Day, Vol.6 #16

    What is Technology?-in recognition of World Telecommunications Day, Vol.6 #16

    50 Years of Earth Day! - How Environmental Engineers are helping the planet Vol.6 #15

    50 Years of Earth Day! - How Environmental Engineers are helping the planet Vol.6 #15

    Gearing our Girls up for STEM - in recognition of Women's History Month  Vol .6 #14

    Gearing our Girls up for STEM - in recognition of Women's History Month Vol .6 #14

    The Importance of Simple Machines- in recognition of National Engineering Week Feb. 16-22, 2020 Vol.

    The Importance of Simple Machines- in recognition of National Engineering Week Feb. 16-22, 2020 Vol.

    Static Electricity Fun - in recognition of Static Electricity Day, January 9th. Vol. 6 #12

    Static Electricity Fun - in recognition of Static Electricity Day, January 9th. Vol. 6 #12

    The Importance of Coding with our Kids-Celebrating Computer Science Education Week Dec. 9-15  Vol 6

    The Importance of Coding with our Kids-Celebrating Computer Science Education Week Dec. 9-15 Vol 6

    Discovering Drones - Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol.6 #8

    Discovering Drones - Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol.6 #8

    Aerospace Engineering-Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol. 6 #7

    Aerospace Engineering-Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol. 6 #7

    Let's Fly!- Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol.6 #6

    Let's Fly!- Celebrating National Aviation Month Vol.6 #6

    {"items":["5f3a9f3412e5420017cb8c76","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d457ff","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45800","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45801","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45802","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45803","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45806","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45807","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45808","5f6d3a2e0ba5e0001778d86f"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Strips","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":"100%/100%","isVertical":false,"gallerySize":30,"collageDensity":0.8,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":true,"imageMargin":0,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":false,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":true,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":120,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":3,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":0,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":false,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":true,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":3,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_HOVER","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":true,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":1,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":18,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":160,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":0,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":220,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":5,"targetItemSize":220,"selectedLayout":"5|bottom|1|fill|false|1|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":5,"isSlideshowFont":true,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0},"container":{"width":220,"height":284,"galleryWidth":220,"galleryHeight":123,"scrollBase":0}}
    Recent Posts
    Engineering Week is Here! (February 21 - February 27)

    Engineering Week is Here! (February 21 - February 27)

    Computer Science Education week and (the)Hour of Code (Dec. 7-13)

    Computer Science Education week and (the)Hour of Code (Dec. 7-13)

    Happy National Pay-Doh Day! - September 16

    Happy National Pay-Doh Day! - September 16

    Why Should We Care About S.T.E.M?

    Why Should We Care About S.T.E.M?

    What is Technology?-in recognition of World Telecommunications Day, Vol.6 #16

    What is Technology?-in recognition of World Telecommunications Day, Vol.6 #16

    50 Years of Earth Day! - How Environmental Engineers are helping the planet Vol.6 #15

    50 Years of Earth Day! - How Environmental Engineers are helping the planet Vol.6 #15

    Gearing our Girls up for STEM - in recognition of Women's History Month  Vol .6 #14

    Gearing our Girls up for STEM - in recognition of Women's History Month Vol .6 #14

    The Importance of Simple Machines- in recognition of National Engineering Week Feb. 16-22, 2020 Vol.

    The Importance of Simple Machines- in recognition of National Engineering Week Feb. 16-22, 2020 Vol.

    Static Electricity Fun - in recognition of Static Electricity Day, January 9th. Vol. 6 #12

    Static Electricity Fun - in recognition of Static Electricity Day, January 9th. Vol. 6 #12

    S.T.E.A.Ming through the Holidays - Vol. 6 #11

    S.T.E.A.Ming through the Holidays - Vol. 6 #11

    {"items":["60072925f9c7620018b3a78f","5fcfac938940b4001771eaee","5f4d68006ee0810018a23d62","5f3a9f3412e5420017cb8c76","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d457ff","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45800","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45801","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45802","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45803","5f6d3a2e7df5be0017d45804"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"max","cubeRatio":1.7777777777777777,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":5,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":0,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":3,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":0,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":["SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","SHOW_BELOW"],"galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":26,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":65,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":0,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":1000,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"themeName":"color_12","value":"rgba(227,227,227,0)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"calculateTextBoxHeightMode":"MANUAL","targetItemSize":1000,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|max|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":true,"externalInfoHeight":26,"externalInfoWidth":0.65},"container":{"width":220,"galleryWidth":225,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}
    Archive
    • February 2021 (1) 1 post
    • December 2020 (1) 1 post
    • September 2020 (1) 1 post
    • August 2020 (1) 1 post
    • May 2020 (1) 1 post
    • April 2020 (1) 1 post
    • March 2020 (1) 1 post
    • February 2020 (1) 1 post
    • January 2020 (1) 1 post
    • December 2019 (2) 2 posts
    • November 2019 (4) 4 posts
    • October 2019 (4) 4 posts
    • August 2019 (1) 1 post
    • April 2019 (1) 1 post
    • February 2019 (1) 1 post
    • November 2018 (1) 1 post
    • September 2018 (1) 1 post
    • April 2018 (2) 2 posts
    • March 2018 (1) 1 post
    • January 2018 (1) 1 post
    • December 2017 (1) 1 post
    • November 2017 (1) 1 post
    • October 2017 (2) 2 posts
    • September 2017 (3) 3 posts
    • August 2017 (1) 1 post
    • April 2017 (1) 1 post
    • March 2017 (2) 2 posts
    • February 2017 (1) 1 post
    • December 2016 (2) 2 posts
    • November 2016 (1) 1 post
    • October 2016 (1) 1 post
    • September 2016 (2) 2 posts
    • June 2016 (1) 1 post
    Search By Tags
    • 50th anniversary
    • Aerobots
    • aerodynamics
    • aeroelasticity
    • Aeronautical Engineers
    • aerospace engineering
    • Aerospace Engineers
    • airplanes
    • America's Cup
    • Apollo
    • Archimedes
    • ArtBot
    • Artemis
    • Astronomy
    • atoms
    • aviation
    • aviators
    • Beautiful Buildings
    • Black Holes
    • BMW Oracle
    • Bright & Smart
    • Bright and Smart
    • Candy Grabber
    • chemistry
    • Christmas activities
    • circuits
    • Civil engineering
    • civil engineers
    • Coding
    • computer science
    • Computer Science Education Week
    • Constellations
    • control or flight dynamics
    • cyberbullying
    • Digital Communication
    • Digital Rights
    • Digital Safety
    • Digital security
    • Digital Skills
    • Digitally Literate
    • DIY
    • DIY STEM
    • drones
    • Earth
    • Earth science
    • eclipse
    • electrical engineers
    • electricity
    • engineering
    • Engineering
    • Engineering activities for kids
    • Engineering design process
    • Engineering for kids
    • engineering ideas for children
    • Engineering Skills for Kids
    • Engineers
    • Environmental Engineer
    • Environmental Engineers
    • Event Horizon
    • Event Horizon Project
    • forces
    • fun activities
    • Girls and STEM
    • great american solar eclipse
    • Halloween
    • hands-on activities for kids
    • Hanukkah activities
    • Hour of Code
    • Humanoids
    • Hurricanes
    • inclined plane
    • Industrial robots
    • Kids Coding
    • kinetic energy
    • Latitude
    Follow Us
    • Facebook Basic Square
    • Twitter Basic Square
    • Google+ Basic Square
     

    Contact Us

    Tel: 954 816 3346

    Email: info@brightandsmart.com

    • Facebook Social Icon
    • Twitter Social Icon
    • Instagram Social Icon
    • LinkedIn Social Icon
    • Pinterest Social Icon
    • YouTube Social  Icon

    Address

    101 E Commercial Blvd.

    Oakland Park, FL 33334

    United States

    © Copyright 2013-2020 Bright & Smart

    All Rights Reserved.

    Public Privacy Agreement

    Terms of Use