SPACE
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Describe the impact of space exploration on society and the environment.
2. Describe the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of components of the solar system and explain what happens when different bodies in space move.
1. Describe the impact of space exploration on society and the environment.
2. Describe the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of components of the solar system and explain what happens when different bodies in space move.
The Planets and Beyond (click on the links to learn more)
The Solar System
Galileo: Sun-Centered System
The Earth, Moon, and Sun System
Effects of Space Exploration on the Human Body
Explore the different moon phases with this Lunar Phase Simulator
How does the earth compare in size to other planets in space?
The Solar System
Galileo: Sun-Centered System
The Earth, Moon, and Sun System
Effects of Space Exploration on the Human Body
Explore the different moon phases with this Lunar Phase Simulator
How does the earth compare in size to other planets in space?
1. Describe the impact of space exploration on society and the environment.
Many people question whether the money spent on space exploration is justified. They think that the money would be better used here on Earth. As a Grade 6 student, one of your jobs is to explore how space exploration programs have an impact on society, your life, and the environment. Watch the following video and take notes in your Pros and Cons chart.
Many people question whether the money spent on space exploration is justified. They think that the money would be better used here on Earth. As a Grade 6 student, one of your jobs is to explore how space exploration programs have an impact on society, your life, and the environment. Watch the following video and take notes in your Pros and Cons chart.
Click this link to find out more about the benefits of Space Exploration
There are many inventions that we use everyday that originated in the space program. Click here to learn more about NASA's (National Aeronautic Space Agency) Spinoff Program.
Here are Ten NASA inventions you might use everyday
Please ensure that you are taking notes on your Pros and Cons Chart!
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Read or listen to the following arguments about the benefits of space exploration.
Argument #1: Space exploration imparts many benefits to society
Argument #2: Dollars spent on space exploration would be more effective if spent on Earth.
Please ensure that you are taking notes on your Pros and Cons Chart to prepare for your debate.
There are many inventions that we use everyday that originated in the space program. Click here to learn more about NASA's (National Aeronautic Space Agency) Spinoff Program.
Here are Ten NASA inventions you might use everyday
Please ensure that you are taking notes on your Pros and Cons Chart!
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Read or listen to the following arguments about the benefits of space exploration.
Argument #1: Space exploration imparts many benefits to society
Argument #2: Dollars spent on space exploration would be more effective if spent on Earth.
Please ensure that you are taking notes on your Pros and Cons Chart to prepare for your debate.
Expectations:
2. Describe the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of components of the solar system and explain what happens when different bodies in space move.
Use the information below to help you complete your "Everything-I-Know-About-Space-Project"
Check out this page for answers to frequently asked questions about the moon.
The Canadian Space Agency's website has information about astronauts and life in space.
2. Describe the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of components of the solar system and explain what happens when different bodies in space move.
Use the information below to help you complete your "Everything-I-Know-About-Space-Project"
Check out this page for answers to frequently asked questions about the moon.
The Canadian Space Agency's website has information about astronauts and life in space.
