We Talked About That In Another Class.

While we have been using the Apollo 13 Mission as a real life example of the Design/Problem Solving Process, we have also called upon a great deal of knowledge that we have learned in other classes to help us understand this process and the historical significance of the Apollo Space Program. Comment on one topic that we have discussed in this unit of instruction, that you have learned about in another class. Also, reply to one blogger's comment.

American Society in the Late 60's Early 70's

After watching the Apollo 13 video clip, looking at pictures online, and reading about this event, what observation could you make about American Society at this time? Post your observation and briefly respond to another bloggers comments.

What's the Problem?

We have been talking about the Design/Problem Solving Process for two weeks. We have also reviewed Electrical Terminology from Physical Science last year, learned about the Apollo Space Program, the historical significance of the Apollo Program, the Apollo Spacecraft, and specifically about the Apollo 13 Mission. There were many problems on the Apollo 13 Mission, but one problem stood out as the most important one to solve. In the movie Apollo 13 with Tom Hanks, the Six Step Design/Problem Solving Process is used by the "entire team" to solve this problem. Astronauts in simulators on the ground, as well as engineers and technicians worked together following this process, to solve this real problem. Which problem do you think was the most important one to solve to get the astronauts home safely? Give one reason it was the most important and offer your opinion on a comment by one other blogger.