Websites viewed this week

Kennedy Space Center

Johnson Space Center

Journal Mission

Periods 1,5,9 Due TUESDAY, MARCH 4th DUE TO ISAT SCHEDULE 

Periods 2,7,8 Due WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH DUE TO ISAT SCHEDULE 

Copies of homework assignments

Journal Mission

Congratulations, you have been selected as the MiSPACEsion CEO for the next space exploration mission. You will need to develop a press release to post on the website to inform the public about this mission.

In your Press Release you must include the following:

1- Type of mission...NASA, private, or both

2- Mission's journey and why? What is the goal of your mission? Explore, collect data?

3- Space exploration vehicle used and why? (Concept term sheet Stars and Space Exploration)

4- Five year timeline starting with the current year. What will be accomplished each year?

5- Importance of mission...How will this mission benefit our world/civilization?

6- Description of possible outcomes.

This mission will be a success if

This mission will be a failure if…

OR

As the  MiSPACEsion Crew Chief, you must select a five person astronaut crew (they can be trained to be an astronaut) for the next mission into space.

For the crew selection you must include the following:

1. The name of the crew member - may be alive or deceased (famous or “normal” citizen)

2. Why this crew member was selected?

3. Describe three skills this crew member has that will help the mission be successful.

4. What role will this crew member assume on this mission and why? (Commander, Co-Commander, Head Scientist,  Data Entry/Analysis, Communication (to Earth, etc)

Apollo 13 Information

Apollo 13

Movie - Rating PG

Apollo 13 connects to the Astronomy unit.

Summary- Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13 because Mattingly was exposed to the measles.  Due to the scheduled date of the mission, they had little time to prepare for this mission itself.

The purpose of this 13th Apollo mission was to land on Fra Mauro (highland area of the moon). There was also a planned walk on the moon as well.

The mission was aborted due to various issues as the engines burned longer than expected and when the crew stirred the oxygen tanks it set off an explosion release oxygen into space. Due to the lack of oxygen in the Odyssey, the crew moved to the lunar module (developed to land on the moon) however the lunar module only supports two crew members with oxygen. The crew developed to filter to reduce the carbon dioxide and were told from mission control to abort landing on the moon. Eventually, they went back into the Odyssey, powered it up through specific sequences and separated from the service module. The crew arrived safely after several minutes of terror for reentry as the control module landed in the Pacific Ocean

During and after watching this movie, students will be able to:

1. Identify the various values in exploring space, even though it comes with risks to humans.

2. Analyze why specific procedures in science are important in collecting data.

3. Recall the various features on the surface of the moon (craters, highlands, maria, etc).

4. Infer why the moon’s gravity provided “energy” for the module to return to Earth.

5. Interpret the differences in the temperatures on the moon and therefore other planets as well.

6. Discuss how being responsible, being respectful, and being ready to learn helped the crew in connection with mission control turn this possible disaster into a success.

Students will answer a variety of questions related to the above learning targets.

PowerStandards - 6th grade science

Standard 12 F

Learning Targets

-Investigate how technology is used for the study of space exploration,

specifically rock samples and telescopes

-Identify the sun, planets, and moon

Standard 12 F #3

Learning Targets

-Investigate the relative positions of how the Earth, moon, and sun interact within our solar system.

- Understand that the speed of planets/ moons rotations is one cause of the daily variation in temperature on its surface.

Websites viewed this week
Toys in Space 
Toys in Space- Buzz Lightyear 

Journal Mission

Periods 1,5,9 Due TUESDAY, MARCH 4th DUE TO ISAT SCHEDULE 

Periods 2,7,8 Due WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH DUE TO ISAT SCHEDULE 

Copies of homework assignments

Journal Mission

Congratulations, you have been selected as the MiSPACEsion CEO for the next space exploration mission. You will need to develop a press release to post on the website to inform the public about this mission.

In your Press Release you must include the following:

1- Type of mission...NASA, private, or both

2- Mission's journey and why? What is the goal of your mission? Explore, collect data?

3- Space exploration vehicle used and why? (Concept term sheet Stars and Space Exploration)

4- Five year timeline starting with the current year. What will be accomplished each year?

5- Importance of mission...How will this mission benefit our world/civilization?

6- Description of possible outcomes.

This mission will be a success if

This mission will be a failure if…

OR

As the  MiSPACEsion Crew Chief, you must select a five person astronaut crew (they can be trained to be an astronaut) for the next mission into space.

For the crew selection you must include the following:

1. The name of the crew member - may be alive or deceased (famous or “normal” citizen)

2. Why this crew member was selected?

3. Describe three skills this crew member has that will help the mission be successful.

4. What role will this crew member assume on this mission and why? (Commander, Co-Commander, Head Scientist,  Data Entry/Analysis, Communication (to Earth, etc)

Apollo 13 Information

Apollo 13

Movie - Rating PG

Apollo 13 connects to the Astronomy unit.

Summary- Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13 because Mattingly was exposed to the measles.  Due to the scheduled date of the mission, they had little time to prepare for this mission itself.

The purpose of this 13th Apollo mission was to land on Fra Mauro (highland area of the moon). There was also a planned walk on the moon as well.

The mission was aborted due to various issues as the engines burned longer than expected and when the crew stirred the oxygen tanks it set off an explosion release oxygen into space. Due to the lack of oxygen in the Odyssey, the crew moved to the lunar module (developed to land on the moon) however the lunar module only supports two crew members with oxygen. The crew developed to filter to reduce the carbon dioxide and were told from mission control to abort landing on the moon. Eventually, they went back into the Odyssey, powered it up through specific sequences and separated from the service module. The crew arrived safely after several minutes of terror for reentry as the control module landed in the Pacific Ocean

During and after watching this movie, students will be able to:

1. Identify the various values in exploring space, even though it comes with risks to humans.

2. Analyze why specific procedures in science are important in collecting data.

3. Recall the various features on the surface of the moon (craters, highlands, maria, etc).

4. Infer why the moon’s gravity provided “energy” for the module to return to Earth.

5. Interpret the differences in the temperatures on the moon and therefore other planets as well.

6. Discuss how being responsible, being respectful, and being ready to learn helped the crew in connection with mission control turn this possible disaster into a success.

Students will answer a variety of questions related to the above learning targets.

PowerStandards - 6th grade science

Standard 12 F

Learning Targets

-Investigate how technology is used for the study of space exploration,

specifically rock samples and telescopes

-Identify the sun, planets, and moon

Standard 12 F #3

Learning Targets

-Investigate the relative positions of how the Earth, moon, and sun interact within our solar system.

- Understand that the speed of planets/ moons rotations is one cause of the daily variation in temperature on its surface.

Websites viewed this week
Toys in Space 
Toys in Space- Buzz Lightyear 

To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz

Periods 2,7,8- Thursday, February 27th 

You Tube Review Questions for QUIZ Click Link to begin 

LINK 

Journal Mission

Periods 1,5,9 Due TUESDAY, MARCH 4th DUE TO ISAT SCHEDULE 

Copies of homework assignments

Journal Mission

Congratulations, you have been selected as the MiSPACEsion CEO for the next space exploration mission. You will need to develop a press release to post on the website to inform the public about this mission.

In your Press Release you must include the following:

1- Type of mission...NASA, private, or both

2- Mission's journey and why? What is the goal of your mission? Explore, collect data?

3- Space exploration vehicle used and why? (Concept term sheet Stars and Space Exploration)

4- Five year timeline starting with the current year. What will be accomplished each year?

5- Importance of mission...How will this mission benefit our world/civilization?

6- Description of possible outcomes.

This mission will be a success if

This mission will be a failure if…

OR

As the  MiSPACEsion Crew Chief, you must select an five person astronaut crew (they can be trained to be an astronaut) for the next mission into space.

For the crew selection you must include the following:

1. The name of the crew member - may be alive or deceased (famous or “normal” citizen)

2. Why this crew member was selected?

3. Describe three skills this crew member has that will help the mission be successful.

4. What role will this crew member assume on this mission and why? (Commander, Co-Commander, Head Scientist,  Data Entry/Analysis, Communication (to Earth, etc)

Apollo 13 Information

Apollo 13

Movie - Rating PG

Apollo 13 connects to the Astronomy unit.

Summary- Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13 because Mattingly was exposed to the measles.  Due to the scheduled date of the mission, they had little time to prepare for this mission itself.

The purpose of this 13th Apollo mission was to land on Fra Mauro (highland area of the moon). There was also a planned walk on the moon as well.

The mission was aborted due to various issues as the engines burned longer than expected and when the crew stirred the oxygen tanks it set off an explosion release oxygen into space. Due to the lack of oxygen in the Odyssey, the crew moved to the lunar module (developed to land on the moon) however the lunar module only supports two crew members with oxygen. The crew developed to filter to reduce the carbon dioxide and were told from mission control to abort landing on the moon. Eventually, they went back into the Odyssey, powered it up through specific sequences and separated from the service module. The crew arrived safely after several minutes of terror for reentry as the control module landed in the Pacific Ocean

During and after watching this movie, students will be able to:

1. Identify the various values in exploring space, even though it comes with risks to humans.

2. Analyze why specific procedures in science are important in collecting data.

3. Recall the various features on the surface of the moon (craters, highlands, maria, etc).

4. Infer why the moon’s gravity provided “energy” for the module to return to Earth.

5. Interpret the differences in the temperatures on the moon and therefore other planets as well.

6. Discuss how being responsible, being respectful, and being ready to learn helped the crew in connection with mission control turn this possible disaster into a success.

Students will answer a variety of questions related to the above learning targets.

PowerStandards - 6th grade science

Standard 12 F

Learning Targets

-Investigate how technology is used for the study of space exploration,

specifically rock samples and telescopes

-Identify the sun, planets, and moon

Standard 12 F #3

Learning Targets

-Investigate the relative positions of how the Earth, moon, and sun interact within our solar system.

- Understand that the speed of planets/ moons rotations is one cause of the daily variation in temperature on its surface.

Websites viewed this week
Toys in Space 
Toys in Space- Buzz Lightyear 

To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz

Periods 1,5,9 - Wednesday, February 26th

Periods 2,7,8- Thursday, February 27th 

You Tube Review Questions for QUIZ Click Link to begin 

LINK 

Websites viewed this week
Toys in Space
Toys in Space- Buzz Lightyear

To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz

Periods 1,5,9 - Wednesday, February 26th

Periods 2,7,8- Thursday, February 27th 

Review Guide Due on Tuesday, February 25th 

Name:______________________________

Period:_____

To The Galaxy and Beyond

Check-Up Review Guide

1. What is the difference between the Earth’s rotation and revolution?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. What   is a way I can remember the difference? A trick or tip

2. Why do the four different seasons occur on Earth?

__________________________________________________________

3. Compare and contrast inner and outer planets (name, characteristics, etc)

Inner Planets                Compare                Outer Planets

1                                      1                               1

2                                      2                                2

4. Name and describe the three different ways space has been explored.    

    1.___________________________________

    How it is used  in space _____________________________________

    2. ________________________________

    How it is used in space _____________________________________

    3. ________________________________

    How it is used in space_____________________________________

5. Why does the moon go through 8 different phases within a 21-28 day cycle?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Identify and name the 8 phases of the moon?

1________________  

2________________

3________________

4________________

5________________

6________________

7________________

8________________

What is a way I can remember this order?

__________________________________________________________

7. How does a scientist identify and classify stars?

__________________________________________________________

8. What are the inner and outer planets? (excluding Pluto)

Inner Planets                        Outer Planets

9. Based on the evidence shared in-class, do you believe Pluto should be classified as a planet or classified as a dwarf planet?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name:______________________________

Period:_____

To The Galaxy and Beyond

Check-Up Review Guide ANSWERS!!!!!

1. What is the difference between the Earth’s rotation and revolution?

ROTATION- SPINS ON AXIS

REVOLUTION- MOVEMENT AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT / SUN

2. What     is a way I can remember the difference? A trick or tip

2. Why do the four different seasons occur on Earth?

EARTH’S TILT CHANGES AS IT ROTATES AND REVOLVES AROUND THE SUN

3. Compare and contrast inner and outer planets (name, characteristics, etc)

Inner Planets                           

Small 
Terrestrial _Earth Like
Hotter
Solid Surfaces
Dense / Rocky  
      

Compare
Orbit / Revolution around sun
Classified as planets
Orbit in same direction

Outer Planets
Large 
Further from the sun 
Gases 
Rings
No Solid Surfaces - except center core                                                                      

4. Name and describe the three different ways space has been explored.    

    1.PROBES/ROVERS

    How it is used  in space COLLECT DATA WITH NO CREW

    2. SPACE SHUTTLE

    How it is used in space ORBIT WITH CREW COMPLETE MISSIONS

    3. SPACE STATION

    How it is used in space LIVING QUARTER FOR CREW COLLECT DATA

    4. ROCKETS

    How it is used in space USED TO LAUNCH SATELLITES

    5. SATELLITES

    How it is used in space COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR HUMANS

5. Why does the moon go through 8 different phases within a 21-28 day cycle?

CHANGING POSITION OF THE MOON, SUN, AND EARTH

6. Identify and name the 8 phases of the moon?

1 New Moon

2 Waxing Crescent

3  First Quarter

4 Waxing Gibbous

5 Full Moon

6 Waning Gibbous

7 Third / Last Quarter

8 Waning Crescent

What is a way I can remember this order?

Wax on first, then wain (rain off),  Waxing Crescent (C is before G (Gibbous)

7. How does a scientist identify and classify stars?

COLOR, SIZE, AND TEMPERATURE

8. What are the inner and outer planets? (excluding Pluto)

Inner Planets                        Outer Planets

Earth                            Saturn   

Mars                            Neptune

Mercury                        Uranus

Venus                            Jupiter

9. Based on the evidence shared in-class, do you believe Pluto should be classified as a planet or classified as a dwarf planet?

OPEN ENDED RESPONSE - LOOK AT PLUTO NOTES ON OUTER PLANET CONCEPT TERM SHEET!!!