The pre-launch workshops, specifically the design and construction sessions, were
essential to introduce the students to the engineering process. For a hands-on activity,
they were able to understand the scientific method from beginning to end. Rather than
solely learning about this in a textbook, which they had previously covered, the eighthgraders
were able to be a part of and conceptualize a real space mission. They were able
to feel important while collaborating in a team environment and concurrently improving
their self-efficiency, necessary for their future lives. There was one survey question thatproved the NSB project positively impacted the students’ understanding of team
collaboration. They fully understand how engineers must cooperate and work with other
peers.