TRY using new knowledge about the types of questions needing to be answered to select the best aircraft for a mission to solve the KaAMS problem.

Break students into several groups, assign at least one member from each of the activities completed above into each of these groups, and prompt students to generate a complete list of questions that need to be addressed in order to choose the best aircraft for this mission.

Prompt students to think about important questions needing exploration to select the best aircraft for locating the remote sensing region of the mission site. Note: provide the students with a copy of the Activity sheet: Presentation rubric (AW-9) to help them prepare their list.

• Which questions are the most important to consider when selecting an aircraft for this mission? Why?
• What other questions do you think are important?

Ask each group to present their question lists and the reasons why they generated those questions. Students should refer to the Activity sheet: Mission defining questions (AW-8).

Ask each group to assess and provide feedback about other groups' presentation using the provided Activity sheet: Presentation rubric (AW-9).

Teacher note: 

• Students may have various responses. Prompt students to clarify the reason why they think their questions are valid.
• The provided Activity sheet: Mission defining questions (AW-8) can be used to help the kids develop a good list of different types of questions.

Remind students to complete the Activity sheet: Reflection page(ARSM-10) in their journal.

Discuss next steps. Now you will look for the answers to your questions and select the best aircraft for this mission.

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