Artemis ROADS – Unit 1 Lesson 2: Documenting a Complex Mission

In this lesson: Students will consider the reasons and methods of preserving information for the future. Then, they will examine past examples of Mission Development Logs (MDLs) to get ideas for their MDLs. Next, students will make a timeline and plan for their own MDL. Finally, students will begin their MDLs in groups and enter important mission information.

Lesson Level Question: Why is clear written documentation so important to planning successful, long-term, complex projects?

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