Description:

3D simulation of the assembly of the ISS structure. The resulting model can be rotated and zoomed in/out by dragging with the mouse and/or click on buttons on the screen. Every relevant module or element can be highlighted and named by clicking on it when the cursor changes into a question mark.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - ISS building blocks
  - Final structure of the ISS
Understanding:
  - ISS assembly phases
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building the ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss
Related exercises:
The International Space Station
The Shuttle is docking
A tour of the ISS
 

Description:

3D simulation of the assembly of the ISS structure. The students are asked to assemble the ISS parts step by step adding modules and components in the preferred order and structure. In this way they can reproduce the actual Station but even figure out a new assembly. The modules and the structure can be rotated, shifted or zoomed in. Instructions are given in the first panel of the exercise.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - ISS building blocks
  - Structure of the ISS
Understanding:
  - ISS assembly phases
Skills:
  - 3D visualisation
  - Identification and organization of parts
  - Complete, modify, reconstruct a model

References:

Building the ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss

Related exercises:
Building the ISS