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How Technology Helps
Us to Learn About the Solar
System
Courtesy NASA
Rhoda Mirabeau
IISME Education Transfer Plan
Summer 2009 – Lockheed Martin
Connection of ETP to Fellowship
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This summer I am working at Lockheed Martin
Space Systems Company Quality Management
Systems. This department is responsible for
assuring that both internal and external standards
are followed for producing extraordinary reliable
products for Lockheed Martin and its customers.
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The technology being developed here at Lockheed
Martin Space Systems Company are used to help
us to explore space. As well as ways to help us
learn more about Earth, and the solar system. Since
NASA started, there have been several major
manned space programs, each with its own unique
set of missions.
CA State Standard
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The solar system consists of planets and other bodies that
orbit the Sun in predictable paths. As a basis for
understanding this concept:
Students know the solar system includes the planet Earth,
the Moon, the Sun, eight other planets and their satellites,
and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets.
Additional CA State Standard
 Investigation and Experimentation Standard 6: "Scientific
progress is made by asking meaningful questions and
conducting careful investigations."
Abstract
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The focus of this project is to understand
explore how space technology can help us
learn about the solar system. We will
examine the important role that space
technology has in helping us explore
space. How our society can benefit from
this exploration now and in future
generations to come.
Goals
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Students will clearly understand expectations and
content standards for their work.
Students will understand examples of technology
used to learn about Earth.
Students will understand ways we use that
technology help us learn about the solar system.
Teacher will facilitate lessons and expectations
between students and the science standard.
Lesson 1
Space Technology Helps Us to Learn about
Earth and the Solar System
Lesson 1 Objectives
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Student will:
Become aware of the technology and tools
developed to help us learn about the solar
system.
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Learn how astronomy the study of the
planets and the universe helps us to
learn about the solar system.
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Learn how this knowledge can benefit us
today and in the future.
Lesson 1 Materials
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Index cards 1 per student
Pencils, erasers, and rulers
Copies of the Vocabulary puzzle ‘Lesson 1
Space Technology Vocabulary Puzzle’ for each
student (in appendix)
Copies of a research report for each student
‘Lesson 1 Research’ (in appendix)
Computer with Internet access
Why do we study space?
How does this technology help us learn about our
solar system?
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NASA was founded in 1958; one year after the Soviets launched Sputnik
1, the world's first artificial satellite. Throughout its history, NASA and
companies like Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company has made
many technical achievements in aeronautics, space science, and space
applications. We have also discovered and learned much about space
and our solar system in the process.
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We have also discovered and learned much about space and our solar
system in the process. We have learn much about our space and our
solar system from astronomers that study the sun, moon, stars and space
bodies and through our manned and unmanned missions to space.
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Lets take a look at the following website for more information on why we
explore space.
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/whyweexplore/why_we_explore
_main.html
Lesson 1 Vocabulary
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Aeronautics
Definition: Science dealing with the operation of aircraft.
Context: Astronauts and other scientists who work at NASA have training in aeronautics.
Astronomy
Definition: The study of the sun, moon, stars, and space bodies.
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Astronaut
Definition: A person who pilots a spacecraft or works in space; a space traveler.
Context: Alan Shepard became the first U. S. astronaut to enter space in 1961.
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Atmosphere
Definition: The gases that surround Earth or other planets
Context: The Earth's atmosphere protects us by blocking harmful rays from the sun.
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Exploration
Definition: The concept of traveling through unfamiliar territory to learn more about it
Context: A new era of Mars exploration is about to begin.
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Gravity
Definition: The concept of traveling through unfamiliar territory to learn more about it
Context: Because there is little gravity to tug on the human body in outer space, it doesn't
need to work as hard.
Lesson 1 Vocabulary (continue)
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NASA (National Aeronautical and Space Administration)
Definition: The government agency whose mission is to research and develop
safe and meaningful ways to explore space.
Context: NASA employs a variety of scientists who work together to ensure
safe and productive spaceflight missions.
Orbit
Definition: The path of a spacecraft or a heavenly body as it revolves around
a planet or other body.
Context: In 1962 John Glenn Jr. became the first American astronaut to orbit
Earth.
Spacecraft
Definition: A vehicle used for traveling in space
Context: The Viking One and Viking Two spacecrafts landed on Mars in the
late sixties.
Technology
Definition: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Context: Scientists are developing the technology to recycle air and water on
a spacecraft.
Lesson 1. Space Technology Vocabulary Puzzle
Words: aeronautics
astronaut
orbit
atmosphere exploration gravity
spacecraft
technology
NASA
Across
3. Science dealing with the operation of aircraft.
5. The government agency whose mission is to research and develop safe and meaningful ways to explore space.
6. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
7. The concept of traveling through unfamiliar territory to learn more about it.
8. The gases that surround Earth or other planets.
Down
1. The force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
2. The path of a spacecraft or a heavenly body as it revolves around a planet or other body.
3. A person who pilots a spacecraft or works in space; a space traveler.
4. A vehicle used for traveling in space.
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
Lesson 1. Space Technology Vocabulary Puzzle
Key
Words: aeronautics
astronaut
orbit
atmosphere exploration gravity
spacecraft
technology
Across
3. Aeronautics
5. NASA
6. Technology
7. Exploration
Down
1. Gravity
2. Orbit
3. Astronaut
4. Spacecraft
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
NASA
We Can Learn Through Space
Exploration
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We can learn a lot about Earth from
satellites, space probes, space
shuttles and telescopes we send up in
space.
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The following is a website of geographic features of
Earth as seen from the LANDSAT satellite.
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http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/landsat/i
ntro1.html
Landsat2
LANDSAT Images
Lets
take a look at some of LANDSAT images on the following
Website:
landsat_hawaii_mosaic.jpg
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http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/landsat/guess
.html
Astronomy
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Astronomy is the study of the sun, moon, stars,
planets, and other space bodies.
What is an astronomer?
What can we learn from the study of astronomy?
The following websites has helpful answers
to this questions:
http://www.noao.edu/education/astfaq.html
http://www.astronomy-for-kids-online.com/famous-astronomer.html
Important Events in Our Space
Program
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How did space exploration begin?
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What were some significant events in the history of space
exploration?
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Following are web sites that have useful information about
important events in space exploration:
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http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/space-travel/space-timeline-interactive An interactive timeline detailing
important events in the history of space exploration.
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http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/space-travel/space-travel-photography Another site that shows
important events in space exploration.
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http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/space-special/human-spaceflight-photography This site shows humans
in space.
Space Exploration-Timeline
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In groups you will examine periods in
the space exploration timeline.
Record at least one or two interesting
events on your index card.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/space-travel/spacetimeline-interactive
Lesson 1 Space News
Planning Sheet
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Directions: Imagine that you are a journalist write an article about a well known astronomer and astronaut mission. Each
article must include the date of the event, person or persons involved and what technology was used. What was discovered
or why was the event or person(s) important. You may use the internet to research for your articles. Include a picture or
sketch an image to go with your article.
http://www.thespaceplace.com/history/space.html
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/chrono_astronaut.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/themes/science_and_technology/space/default.stm
http://www.astronomy-for-kids-online.com/famous-astronomer.html
Event 1: ________________________
Astronomer
Event 2: ____________________
Astronaut Mission
Evaluation
You will be scored on the following:
Three points: Highly engaged in class discussions; produced complete articles for an astronomer and astronaut
mission including all of the requested information
Two points: Participated in class discussions; produced adequate articles, including most of the requested
information.
One point: Participated minimally in class discussions; created incomplete articles.
Lesson 2 –Satellites
Lesson 2 Materials
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Paper
Pencils
Copies of the Vocabulary puzzle ‘Lesson 2 Satellite
Vocabulary Puzzle’ for each student (in appendix)
Copies of the worksheet ‘Lesson 2 News Flash on
Satellite’ (in appendix)
Computer with Internet access
Lesson 2 General Concept
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Television news reports and visual images are sent to us
instantaneously by satellite and satellite technology, much
quickly than they could be if satellite technology did not exist.
You will learn that the purpose of satellites is to transmit
information. With satellites we can transmit information in an
instant.
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Aerial photo of a ballpark
One of the main ways that people use satellite technology is to
provide aerial photographs. Before satellite technology existed,
only limited aerial photos could be taken by observers flying in
planes, helicopters, or hot air balloons. Before flight was
possible, aerial images and maps were mostly estimations, no
matter how carefully they were constructed.
Lets visit the following web site to get an overview on satellites:
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/35newsbreaks.cfm then click on ‘Science
Missions’
Look for the answers to the following questions:
•Why does NASA study Earth from space?
•How many satellites does NASA use to study the Earth?
•How do satellites help us study Earth from space?
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
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satellite
Definition: An object, man-made or natural, which orbits a planet.
Context: The moon, orbit the earth is an example of the moon being
Earth’s natural satellite.
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launch vehicle
Definition: The means by which, a satellite is placed in Earth’s orbit.
Context: Controlled explosions detonated in a launch vehicle's rocket
engines provide the power for lifting satellites from launch pads into
earth orbit.
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remote sensor
Definition: A device placed at some distance from human experience
which reacts to a physical stimulus.
Context: Satellite remote sensors technologically extend human sensation and
experience by responding to physical stimuli and transmitting that
reaction back down to earth.
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Synchronous orbit
Definition: The phenomena, that, occurs when two bodies, such as the
earth and an orbiting satellite, have identical rotation and revolution
periods. (Often referred to as "geostationary orbit" when related to
satellites synchronously orbiting the earth.)
Context: Communications satellites must be placed in stable synchronous
orbit above the earth so that they are always above the
same point on the earth with the same side of the satellite (side with
transmitting/receiving antennae) facing the earth.
Lesson 2 Satellite Vocabulary Puzzle
Unscramble each of the clue words.
Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
http://www.scotchsciencefair.com/
Lesson 2 Satellite Vocabulary Puzzle
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Line 1: Satellite
Line 2: Launch vehicle
Line 3: Remote Sensor
Line 4: Synchronous orbit
Last line: Satellites
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
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How High Do Satellites Fly?
A 21st Century Satellite Orbiting Earth
U.S.
space shuttles are manned satellites of Earth. They usually fly at
altitudes around 200 miles above Earth. Rarely, do they fly near 400 miles
altitude.
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will take a look at the following Web site to see
how satellites fly:
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http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/SatBytes/SatAltitudes.html
What are Satellites Used for?
•Satellites are part of daily life, used for communications, weather
forecasting, navigation, observing land, sea and air, other
scientific research, and military reconnaissance. Hundreds of men
and women have lived and worked aboard manned satellites -space shuttles and space stations -- in Earth orbit.
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/SatBytes/SatUses.html
What was the First Satellite?
•Name of the first of several
artificial satellites launched by
the Soviet Union from 1957 to
1961. The goals of the
Sputnik
program included studying the
earth's upper atmosphere,
observing animal survival in
space flight, and testing Soviet
rocket technology.
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USSR postage
stamp depicting
Sputnik 1. The
caption reads:
"The world's
first Soviet
artificial satellite
of the Earth".
http://www.nytimes.com/partners/aol/spe
cial/sputnik/
What’s Inside a Satellite?
•Most satellites have internal sensors to measure voltages,
currents, temperatures and other information on the health
of equipment.
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/SatBytes/WhatsInside.html
Lesson 2 Satellite News Flash
Directions: Pretend that you are a television newscaster and give a news flash on a
satellite. Your news flash must include interesting facts about your satellite. Include what
the mission is for your satellite; data it will provide to Earth and any other interesting
information. Also include how this information will be helpful to Earth.
Web sites that can help you in your research:
Galileo – The EuropeanNavSats
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/GalileoEuroNavSat.html
Navstar – U.S. Global Positioning Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/GPS.html
Glonass – Russian GPS
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/GLONASS.html
Aura – Environmental Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/TerraAqua/AuraStory.html
Aqua – Environmental Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/TerraAqua/AquaStory.html
Terra – Environmental Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/TerraAqua/TerraStory.html
Amateur Radio Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/Hamsats/HamsatsBasics.html
U.S. Weather Satellites
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/Weather/WeatherSats.html
Satellite’s Name: _______________________________________
Interesting facts:
Evaluation:
You will be scored on the following:
(3) Points: Highly engaged in class discussions; produced a complete report, including all of the requested information
(2) Points: Participated in class discussions; produced an adequate report, including most of the requested information.
(1) Point: Participated minimally in class discussions; created an incomplete report. Lack requested information
Lesson 3 –Space Shuttles
Lesson 3
Materials
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Paper
Pencils
Copies of the Vocabulary puzzle ‘Lesson 3 Space Shuttle
Vocabulary Puzzle 1’ for each student (in appendix)
Copies of the ‘A Tour of a Space Shuttle’ for each student (in
appendix)
Copies of the ‘Lesson 3 - Space Shuttle’ for each student (in
appendix)
Computer with Internet access
Lesson 3
General Concept
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We will learn about space shuttles and how space
shuttles help us learn about the Earth and the solar
system.
Lets visit the following web site:
http://www.nasaimages.org/luna/servlet/view/search?q=International+Space+Statio
n&search=Search click on STS 120 Launch Discovery heads toward the…
This web site Includes other shuttle videos and launches.
Lesson 3 Space Shuttle
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The first space shuttle launch took place on April 12, 1981, when
orbiter Columbia, carrying astronauts John W. Young, commander,
and Robert L. Crippen, pilot, lifted off from Pad A, Launch Complex
39, at the Kennedy Space Center. Columbia landed at Edwards Air
Force Base in California on April 14, 1981, having made a 933,757mile flight, orbiting Earth 36 times, and remaining aloft for 2 days, 6
hours, 20 minutes, and 32 seconds. Its primary mission was to check
out the overall shuttle system, and the only payload it carried was a
development flight instrumentation package containing sensors and
measuring devices to record data. The only problem encountered was
a two-day delay of the launch because of a problem with one of
Columbia’s computers. The mission was considered a success.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/vehicle/index.html Space shuttle
overview web site.
Lesson 3 Vocabulary
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astronaut
Definition: A person trained to travel beyond the earth's atmosphere.
Context: A space shuttle mission usually requires seven astronauts bay
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jettison
Definition: The action of casting off an object.
Context: Once the shuttle is ready to enter orbit the booster rockets are
jettisoned from the shuttle and allowed to parachute back Earth for reuse.
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orbit
Definition: The path that one body takes around another body as a result of their
mutual gravitational attraction.
Context: When the booster rockets are jettisoned, it is only gravity which keeps
the space shuttle in orbit around the earth.
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payload
Definition: The load that is carried by a spacecraft that consists of things related
directly to the purpose of the flight as opposed to things that are necessary for
operations.
Context: The Hubble Space Telescope is the most famous payload carried into
orbit by the space shuttle.
Lesson 3 Vocabulary (Continue)
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quarantine
Definition: To isolate from normal relations.
Context: Astronauts are quarantined for up to seven days before a mission for
medical observation in an isolated environment.
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simulator
Definition: A device which allows a person to reproduce or represent, under test
or training conditions, phenomena likely to occur in an real performance.
Context: To learn how to perform in a real zero gravity situation in space,
astronauts practice their jobs in a free falling aircraft which acts as a simulator.
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space shuttle
Definition: Spaceships that take off and land like airplanes and are designed to
be used for up to 100 missions.
Context: In 1993, a crew from the space shuttle Endeavour repaired the
orbiting Hubble space
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thrust
Definition: A forward directed reaction force produced by a high speed jet of
fluid discharged rearward from a nozzle.
Lesson 3
Name: _____________________________
Vocabulary Puzzle 1
Date: _________________
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Secret Phrase: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ !
Name: _____________________________
Date: _________________
Lesson 3 - Space Shuttle Vocabulary Puzzle
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off!
Name: ________________ Date: _____________
Lesson 3 - A TOUR OF A SPACE SHUTTLE
Directions: On February 1, 2003, people around the world were shocked and saddened when the
Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart as it reentered Earth’s atmosphere. Now, NASA scientists need to
figure out what caused the accidents. What do you know about how the Space Shuttle works? Explore
the Web site provided to learn more about the Space Shuttle. Then fill in the missing word or words to
complete the sentences below.
Web Resources:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/information/shuttle_faq.html#1
1. The Space Shuttle takes off like a ____________________________, flies around the earth like a
____________________________, and lands like an ____________________________.
2. The Shuttle's main parts are the orbiter, the solid rocket boosters, and the
____________________________.
3. The part of the shuttle the astronauts ride in is called the ____________________________.
4. After takeoff, the Shuttle's ____________________________ drop off and are parachuted into the
ocean.
5. The word payload is another word for ____________________________.
Something to think About: On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenge exploded during
takeoff. On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry. Do you think the
Space Shuttle program should continue in spite of those accidents?
Learn More: Make your own Space Shuttle glider. Click Make a shuttle glider on The Space Shuttle
page at http://search.nasa.gov/search/search.jsp?nasaInclude=Make+a+shuttle+glider+ or go directly
to
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/58283main_Space.Shuttle.Glider.508.pdf
© 2003 by Education World®. Education World grants users permission to reproduce this work sheet for educational purposes only
Lesson 3 - A TOUR OF A SPACE
SHUTTLE
Answer Key
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rocket, spaceship, airplane
external fuel tank
orbiter
solid rocket boosters
special materials carried on the shuttle; for example,
satellites, tools or equipment for building the space station,
scientific experiments, and other things
Timeline of Manned Space
Flights
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We will take a look at a Space Flight Timeline
on the following Web site:
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/chrono_astronaut.html
Lesson 3 - Space Shuttle
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Directions: You and your partner will choose a space shuttle mission and write the following facts about your
mission.
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Name of Orbiter _________________________________________________________
Name of Commander _____________________________________________________
Number of Crew Members _________________________________________________
Date and Place of Launch __________________________________________________
Date and Place of Landing _________________________________________________
Purpose of Mission _______________________________________________________
Payload ________________________________________________________________
Number of Days _________________________________________________________
Number of Orbits ________________________________________________________
Number of Miles _________________________________________________________
Problems _______________________________________________________________
Success or Failure? _______________________________________________________
Any other interesting facts about the mission ___________________________________
Include at least one interesting picture from your research.
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Use the following Web sites to help you:
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/chrono_astronaut.html
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/archives/2005.html
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/technology/sts-newsref/stsover-missions.html
http://www.spacetoday.org/SpaceShuttles.html
Evaluation:
You and your partner will be scored on the following:
Use the following three-point rubric to evaluate students' work during this lesson.
____ (3) points: Included all categories of information; fact sheet carefully prepared.
____ (2) points: Included most categories of information; fact sheet satisfactorily prepared.
____ (1) point: Covered few categories of information; fact sheet carelessly prepared
Lesson 4 –Space Stations
http://www.history.com/content/space/video
Lesson 4 Materials
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Paper
Pencils
Copies of the Vocabulary puzzle ‘Lesson 4 Space Station Vocabulary
Puzzle’ for each student (in appendix)
Copies of Classroom Activity Sheet: ‘How Do Astronauts Live in Space?
‘(see appendix)
Copies of ‘Space Station Quiz’ (see appendix)
Copies of ‘Final Reflection Worksheet’ (see appendix)
Copies of ‘Final Reflection Score sheet’ (see appendix)
Computer with Internet access
Lesson 4 Vocabulary
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space station
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cosmonaut
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Definition: A Russian astronaut.
Context: On April 12, 1961, cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin of the Soviet Union
became the first person to travel in space.
gravity
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Definition: An orbiting spacecraft designed to be occupied by teams of
astronauts or cosmonauts over a long period.
Context: Skylab, the first U.S. space station, launched into orbit in 1973.
Definition: The force of attraction between objects.
Context: The farther away an object, such as a spacecraft, gets from Earth, the
less effect the Earth’s gravity has on it.
microgravity
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Definition: A very low gravity environment, which causes people and objects to
be practically weightless.
Context: During the first few days on the ISS, the effects of microgravity
caused some astronauts to feel nauseous.
Lesson 4 - Space Station Vocabulary Puzzle
Unscramble each of the clue words.
Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
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Lesson 4 - Space Station Vocabulary Puzzle
Key
Line 1: Space Station
Line 2: Cosmonaut
Line 3: Gravity
Line 4: Microgravity
Last Line: A place where no man has ever gone before.
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com, sponsorship by Scotch.
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Lesson 4 Space Stations
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Lets learn about space stations and how space stations help us
learn about the Earth and the solar system. The following Web site
is an introduction to the ISS mission and functions it includes
information on how the crew lives, how it works and an ISS 360
video tour.
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/ click on interactive
features then Interactive Space Station Reference Guide
What technology are we using to help us power the ISS?”
Lets go to the following web site for information:
http://www.nasaimages.org/luna/servlet/view/search?q=International
+Space+Station&search=Search click on ‘Video - Solar Power in
Space.
Space Stations
What do we know about space stations?
 We will take a look at space stations on
the following Web site:
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•http://www.spacetoday.org/SpaceStations.html
•http://www.shuttlepresskit.com/ISS_OVR/
•http://www.space.com/spaceshuttle/
•Lets view the following interactive site on space stations click
on Interactive Space Station Reference Guide
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html
Lesson 4 Space Age Living
•Use the following Web site to help you fill in the chart below:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/spacestation/basics/what.html
What?
Why?
Who?
When?
When?
When?
Where?
How?
Living in Space
What would it be like to live in space?
 Lets take a look at this video of three new
space flyers as they arrive at the ISS on
May 29, 2009:
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http://www.space.com/common/media/video/player.php?vid
eoRef=SP_090623_expedition20
Lesson 4 Space Stations
How Do Astronauts Live in Space?
•Use the following Web sites to help you fill in the chart below.
If you were living on a space station what foods would you miss the most?
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/ns/article/0,28391,55039,00.html
http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living_eating.htm
Do you think space suits are comfortable? Why or why not?
http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living_spacesuit.htm
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4026/noord47.html
What do astronauts do for recreation and sleep?
http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living_sleeping.htm
Final Reflection
Name: ______________________
Date: _____________
Final Reflection:
Directions: As a closing activity choose from one of the following final reflection questions and write a short essay.
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Are we learning enough from the space shuttle missions to justify the billion-dollar price
tag for each launch? Who should pay for these trips? Who benefits from them? For added
information you can go to:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/whyweexplore/why_we_explore_main.html
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The space shuttle program was designed with the building of an international space
station as its final goal. This goal has yet to be reached. Do you think that different nations are
capable of working together toward such an ambitious, costly goal? How should we decide
which countries are allowed to be involved in building and using space stations. For added
information go to:
http://www.spacetoday.org/SpaceShuttles.html
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Think about the future of space travel. What will we learn about outer space in the
future? How will space exploration be different in 2010? In 2020? For added information go to:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/home/index.html
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Should we try to send humans to Mars? An expensive proposition, but one that might
yield a great deal of scientific information. Consider whether we should more fully understand
the Earth before moving on to another planet and whether we have a right to try to inhabit
Mars just because we have the technology to do so. For added information go to:
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/35newsbreaks.cfm click on 3-5 newsbreak, then click on Exploration Systems;
“What are some challenges for a crewed mission to Mars?
The lesson includes an interactive glossary, activities, online quiz, video and a list of resources.
http://www.spacetoday.org/SolSys/Mars/MarsExploration/MarsMoonHumanFlightsFlights.html
Why go back---human trips.
Evaluation:
• 3 points: Essay reflects your understanding of the question and has information that is complete and accurate•
2 points: Essay includes reflection that is nearly complete and mostly accurate.
• 1 point: Reflection is incomplete with many inaccuracies
Final Test Refection Sheet Score
Teacher/Student Contact to Parent about Student’s Progress in Science
How Technology Helps Us to Learn about the Solar System
Standard
Space Science
Criterion
Score
Student’s
Score
1, 2, 3
3 points: Essay reflects your understanding of the question and has information that is complete and accurate.
2 points: Essay includes reflection that is nearly complete and mostly accurate.
1 point: Reflection is incomplete with many inaccuracies.
Directions: Write complete sentences as you reflect on your work.
What have you learned and / or what are you most proud of? Explain.
_________________________________________________________________________
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How hard have you worked on this Science Standard? Describe your effort. (N S E)
(N) - Needs improvement (S) – Satisfactory
(E) – Extra Effort (For an E describe
work that was done).
_________________________________________________________________________
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How do you feel about your assessment? Is there anything that you have done (or not
done) that you wish you’d done better? Explain.
_________________________________________________________________________
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Ask your parent to sign this sheet verifying that you understand and rechecked your
answers.
Parent signature: ____________________________________