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EXPEDITION SPACE LAB MISSION:

Design a Mission Patch

1 Activity

Activity 1

Space Station Explorers Partner Program:

SciArt Exchange

Participate in multidisciplinary art contests and events to showcase the importance of art in STEAM.
Concepts such as the engineering design process require creativity and ingenuity. Educators can encourage these attributes through programs offered by SciArt Exchange.

Lesson

Design a Mission Patch from Tynker Coding for Kids
Put the "A" in STEAM with this mission patch design activity. Students will learn about the symbolism and significance of elements on a mission patch.

Additional Resources

What's Behind Patch Design from
ileadtospace.org

Make Your Own Mission Patch from
Smithsonian Science Starters

Career Connection

Graphic Designer

Speaker’s Bureau

Take this mission to another level!

Go for Launch - Art
Participate in Go for Launch - Art for the chance to send your student's artwork to space. Fees apply.
Turn STEM to STEAM with this art competition. Each class guaranteed to send art project to ISS.

Expedition Space Lab is an online tool from the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory that provides educators with easy access to ISS-related lessons, activities, and other resources to integrate into their curriculum.