Introduction
Explorers of Space WebQuest is intended to help you gain background knowledge of past major space explorations, significant advancements that have come from space explorations, and the explorers who were involved.
You will journey into space along with the explorers by means of the internet to learn more about space.
Task
1. Visit the following website and read about several famous space explorers, then do the following steps.
- Select one space explorer.
- Read and take notes on what you learn about the explorer
- Create a power point presentation with at least 3 slide containing facts about the explorer.
- Insert images of the explorer into the presentation.
2. Go to the NASA Kid's Club website, and explore.
- Test your astronaut skills by playing the game "Roving on Mars".
- Search "Apollo 11 Videos"
- Watch the video "One Small Step"
3. Go to We Choose the Moon, and complete the Apollo 11 mission, then answer the following questions.
- What stage of the simulation was your favorite part, and why?
- What do you think the most difficult part of the actual mission was for the astronauts on Apollo 11? What do you think was the easiest part?
- Print a copy of your completion certificate, and hand it in.
4. Read the interview with NASA astronaut, Nick Hayes, regarding the recent failed Soyuz launch, and answer the following questions.
- Where did NASA intend for this rocket to end up?
- How many times has Nick Hayes been to the International Space Station?
- What are the benefits, if any, that will come from this failed launch?
- What is the difference between and astronaut and a cosmonaut?
- Put yourself in Nick Hayes' shoes. What would be going through your mind?
Process
1. Famous Space Explorers
https://www.ouruniverseforkids.com/famous-people-involved-space-exploration/
2. NASA Kid's Club
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
3. Space Mission: We Choose the Moon
4. Failed Soyuz Launch: Interview with Nick Hayes
https://gizmodo.com/nasa-astronaut-shares-harrowing-new-details-about-faile-1829811467
Evaluation
|
|
Beginning (1) | Developing (5) | Adequate (8) | Exemplary (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1 |
Took few notes on a famous explorer. Did not create power point. |
Took some notes on famous explorer. Power point shows research and thought, but is less than 3 slides. |
Took good notes on famous explorer. Constructed a well-thought out power point with at least 3 slides. |
Took great notes on famous explorer. Exceeded 3 slides, included a lot of interesting details. |
| Task 2 |
Off task. Did not watch video. |
On task some of the time. Played game, did not watch video. |
Mostly on task. Played game and watched video. |
On task all of the time. Played game, and showed interest while watching video. |
| Task 3 |
Did not complete mission. Questions were not answered. |
Completed part of the mission. Answered 1-2 questions. |
Completed entire mission. Answered 3-4 questions with minimal detail. |
Completed entire mission. Answered 4 questions with great detail, and showed interest. |
| Task 4 |
Did not read interview. Questions were not answered. |
Read part of the interview. Answered 1-2 questions. |
Read entire interview. Answered 3-4 questions with minimal detail. |
Read entire interview. Answered 5 questions with great detail and thought. |
Conclusion
Woo hoo! You have successfully completed your space mission! Now that you are back to earth, enjoy all of the new knowledge you gained about space explorers and explorations.
Throughout your mission, you learned about famous space explorers, the Apollo 11 mission, and the most recent news in space (the failed Soyuz launch).
Be on the lookout for more information about space to continue your learning, and become an expert on all things space.