A tile from the space shuttle, forming part of its thermal protection system. The tiles on the shuttle are made of pure silicon fibres, and some are covered with a coating of black borosilicate glass, capable of withstanding temperatures of close to 1640ºC (3000ºF) as the shuttle re-enters the atmosphere.
Picture: Michel Lambert
Donated by Space Camp Canada, Space Science Centre (Cosmodôme).
© Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History 2001. All rights reserved.
I believe that one of humanity's greatest achievements in the past century has been to leave our planet and explore infinite space.
I believe that one of humanity's greatest achievements in the past century has been to leave our planet and explore infinite space.
© 2001, CHIN. All Rights Reserved.
Learning Objectives
The learner will:
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use examples of material elements of culture to explain its historical significance
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evaluate changes that technological, medical and social innovations have made to our culture
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speculate why some products have had a significant impact on daily life
