Gravity Assist Mechanical Simulator |
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Intended AudienceThe Gravity Assist Mechanical Simulator, GAMS, is intended for individual hands-on use by the genuinely curious and inquisitive adult. Of course the bright and attentive high-school student, or possibly the exceptional younger student, may also benefit.To be effective, GAMS requires an individual's time and attention for no less than ten or fifteen minutes, and so is not appropriate for the typical touring audience which might not have enough time available to permit individual hands-on use. It is not intended for demonstration to individuals in an audience who will not use it hands-on.
If there are a few onlookers watching as one person spends ten or fifteen minutes working with the GAMS, those onlookers will probably gain enough familiarity by watching, to require only a few minutes hands-on at the device to achieve the educational objectives.
Specific Educational ObjectivesA. Primary ObjectivesThe participant using the GAMS will gain an intuitive grasp, via hands-on experience and interaction, of each of the following concepts:
B. Secondary ObjectivesThe participant using the GAMS will also gain an intuitive grasp, via hands-on experience and interaction, of each of the following concepts:
UPDATED 23 SEP 2006 |