Transcript Webquest - The-Moon

Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Resources
Teacher’s Page
Introduction
Now that you have learned about the moon’s
relationship with Earth and humankind’s first trip
to the moon, we are going to become astronauts
for a time.
Many people know what an astronaut is, but most
people have no idea how someone becomes an
astronaut. There is a great deal of hard work
involved in this process and this project will help
you understand all that it requires.
Introduction (continued)
In this assignment you will investigate how an
astronaut trains and lives in space and you will
present the information in a slideshow for a younger
class.
Task
We have been selected by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) to develop an
introduction to astronauts for a 2nd Grade class.
You will work in groups of four to investigate the
training an astronaut endures and what they
experience in space, record this information in
your journal, and create a PowerPoint slideshow
for a 2nd Grade class.
Process
Some questions you should be able to answer in your
slideshow:
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What sort of training do astronauts go through?
What types of food can they eat in space?
What is the Space Shuttle?
What is living in zero gravity like?
Evaluation
Levels
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Basic
Appearance
Uniform design and
smooth flow between
slides.
Effort was taken in
color choices. Some
slides may clash with
others.
Effort was taken in
color choices,
however the text is
difficult to read.
Slides do not match
and the fond is
difficult to read.
Spelling & Grammar
No spelling or
grammar mistakes on
any slides in the
presentation.
Student has one slide
with a spelling or
grammar mistake in
their presentation.
Students has 2 slides
with grammar or
spelling mistakes in
their presentation.
Students has spelling
or grammar mistakes
on each slide of their
presentation.
Information
Information from all
areas is wellrepresented and
covered in detail.
Information from all
areas is mentioned
but not covered in
sufficient detail.
Most information is
covered, however
some factual errors
were made.
Key information on
the subject is missing.
Presentation
The students is well
prepared, speaks
loudly and clearly,
and gave a smooth
presentation.
The student is well
prepared, however
they do not speak
clearly throughout
the presentation.
The students
presented the
material in a relatively
prepared manner and
was often difficult to
understand.
Slides were hard to
follow and the
presenter did not
speak clearly at any
point.
Conclusion
 Congratulations! Your first mission with NASA has
been a success.
 During your study, you learned a great deal about what
it takes to be an astronaut, how they survive in space
and taught a younger class about the life of an
astronaut.
 NASA is always on the lookout for new astronauts, so
keep studying and soon you could be up there looking
down on us.
Resources
Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/
http://www.artyastro.com/main.htm
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/SEMVVX2MDAF_astronauts_0.ht
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http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/15-science/59austronauts.html
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k4/playandlearn/dress-me-for-space.html
Teacher’s Page
For 4th Grade:
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science &
Technology 3.4.4.D:
 Describe the composition and structure of the universe
and the earth’s place in it.
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Recognize earth’s place in the solar system.
Explain and illustrate the causes of seasonal changes.
Identify planets in our solar system and their general
characteristics.
Describe the solar system motions and use them to explain
time (e.g. days, seasons), major lunar phases and eclipses.