ISS Apprentice (Level 2)

Our accelerated, no-fuss space program comes with 2-3 pre-approved NASA experiments for 7th through 12th graders. The program is available as a semester-long science curriculum insert (6 hr) or an after school extracurricular (12 hr). Q4 Level 2 provides students the opportunity for research analysis, code development, and data uploads to the International Space Station (ISS). Get your hands on this NASA-approved course today.

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If teaching electrical engineering and coding feels a bit mundane, we’ve got a course for you. The lesson prep is already done, all you need to do is get ready for take-off.

Our accelerated, no-fuss space program comes with 2-3 pre-approved NASA experiments for 7th through 12th graders. The program is available as a semester-long science curriculum insert (6 hr) or an after school extracurricular (12 hr). Q4 Level 2 provides students the opportunity for research analysis, code development, and data uploads to the International Space Station (ISS). Get your hands on this NASA-approved course today.

Discover data analysis

Conduct a data-driven experiment so students learn how to collect, compare, and convert data into meaningful facts. Observe the effects of microgravity through data comparison from NASA approved experiments on ISS and earth.

Cultivate creativity in a pre-professional setting

Foster an open environment that encourages students to explore out-of-the-box thinking and discover the complexities of abstract concepts like microgravity and conductivity.

Develop analytical and critical thinking skills

Empower your kids to strengthen their critical thinking skills and discover the complexities of abstract concepts like microgravity and conductivity.

Set up the next-gen for success

Testimonials

Bella’s story

In 8th-grade science class, Bella and her classmates grouped together for their science project. This year the topic was space. But when her science teacher mentioned they’d be coding, Bella wasn’t sure what to think. All she knew is that space intrigued her to keep trying. When the class was trying to figure out a piece of code, her group worked through lunch and break until finally, she got it. Bella’s team cracked the code and was able to help other groups in her class understand the process. This code was the final element to successfully launching their experiment into space. After Bella conquered coding for this science project, she recognized just how much she learned through repetition of researching, coding, and building. She became a stronger person in the process and developed an appreciation for different aspects of learning. Bella said, “And you never know, maybe when you grow up your boss needs someone who can code. It’s all of those things that will help you in the future.”

How it Works

  • Step 1: Split up into teams to prepare for your experiment
  • Step 2: Build the experiment kit to specifications
  • Step 3: Develop proper code and begin data collection on earth
  • Step 4: Upload the code to the ISS. Compare results from earth and space.
  • Step 5: Dream bigger. Now that you’ve completed an experiment on the ISS — something that only a few people in the entire world have done — just think of what’s possible for the next gen

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