1. Problem Based Learning (PBL) NASA Ames Research Center Pre-Service Teacher Institute presented by Felicia A. Bessent, Principal Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School NASA Explorer School Elk Grove, California

2. Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School Elk Grove, CA (adjacent to Sacramento, CA)

6. Team Members’ Role Lead Astronaut: Leader of the group. Provisions/Supply Astronaut: Distribution/collection of any supplies Communications Astronaut: Spokesperson for the group Documentation Astronaut: Documenting the progress of the group via a blog and/or journal Community Relations Astronaut: Works closely with the other groups to arrange activities and meetings Quality Control Astronaut: This person is responsible for ensuring a healthy environment.

23. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Skills and Activities Subject Skills Activities S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics

24. Problem Based Learning (PBL) Skills and Activities Each member of the team must have a career title and responsibilities. Career Title Responsibility Mission Specialist