5125 Decatur Blvd.
Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Telephone
317 856-2167
Fax
317 856-2209
Cyndy Meier
Lead
Flight Director
Our Mission
Indianapolis Challenger Learning Center Mission Statement
"Our vision is to create a scientifically literate population that can thrive in a world increasingly driven by information and technology. Our vision for the future is a global community where students command their own destinies by developing skills in decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. This vision is based on a realistic assessment of the skills needed for success in the 21st century."
Indianapolis Challenger Learning Center Programs
Thousands of students and teachers throughout central Indiana will experience the excitement of space exploration this year as part of the Indianapolis Challenger Learning Center of Decatur Township simulation programs. Merging the power of a child's imagination with the excitement of discovery, students become engineers and scientists as they "Rendezvous with a Comet" (suggested for grades 5 and older), "Return to the Moon" (suggested for grades 6 and older), "Voyage to Mars" (suggested for grades 7 and older). Students work as teams in mission control and aboard a spacecraft as they test their decision-making skills and solve problems during this innovative, inquiry based, space-themed science and math simulation. Pre and post-flight activities allow teachers to prepare students for their flight as well as use the experience to delve further into science and technology careers.
Learn more about the Challenger Center
National Program at
www.challenger.org
What is the Challenger Learning Center?
A space science simulation for young people in
grades 5 and older and adult leadership training groups.
The
Challenger Center of Indianapolis offers 3 different simulations,
each based on National Science and Math Standards.
Individuals assume the role of a mission specialist
operating a spacecraft and mission control to
navigate the spacecraft and complete the mission.
Individuals work as a team performing jobs that
mirror science and technology careers in the real
world.
Individuals conduct experiments and model real
astronauts during their space mission.
