Space Timeline Reading Task

Space timeline Reading tasks.

Term 2 Weeks 5-6

Purpose of this reading activity is to: increase our knowledge of space
exploration and understand how our knowledge and ideas about space have
changed over time (science). We are also learning to read non-fiction texts and
use our writing skills to share our understanding of this topic and our ideas
(literacy). Throughout this task we will need to use the skills of ‘Thinking’ and
using ‘Language, Symbols and Text.’

Learning Intentions

I am learning to skim and scan text to identify the main ideas.

I am learning to locate the key sentences and questions in texts.

I am learning to use sub-headings to guide me to the main ideas in text.

I am learning to summarise the main ideas in the texts I read.

(from the Karoro Programme of work for Reading)

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

-I have put my answers in chronological order.

Focus

We are looking at using non-fiction text to increase our knowledge in our science topic; SPACE.
Your aim is to read and understand the timeline reading and use this knowledge to complete the reading
activity below.

First, Read the timeline cards. Click here for the space timeline pdf

Second, We will discuss what you have read. This will be a good time to ask questions about anything
you are unsure of.

Third, do your reading tasks.

Fourth, complete your reading activity. Remember to proofread, check spelling and punctuation.
Then do a self assessment and a peer assessment. Check it with a teacher.

Reading Activity

View and read the space timeline on the classroom walls. Think about how
our theories/ideas and understandings about the universe and Earth’s place in
it has changed over time.

Answer the following questions.

Your answers need to be full sentences.

After you have answered all the questions please put them in
chronological order (time order, oldest first)

5) What are two things that Galileo discovered? Two things

Galileo discovered Jupiter's moons and lunar craters and the different
phases of Venus.

1610

9) Who discovered the first asteroid?

The first asteroid ever found was founded by Giuseppe Piazzi. 1801

2) What was Sputnik 1?

Sputnik 1 was the first satellite launched into space by Russia.

(1957)

3) In what year was NASA founded? And what does NASA mean? NASA was
founded in 1958. NASA means National Aeronautics and Space Administration
1958

6) Who was the first woman in space? And where was she from?
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space. She was from Russia.
1963

4)Where did Mariner 4 fly past?

Mariner 4 flew past Mars in 1965.

7) In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon?

Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969

10) What country launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space?
America \launched voyager probes 1 and 2 in  1977

8) What happened that led to all space shuttles being grounded for 3 years?
Space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch,which exploded killing all
seven astronauts on board. 1986

11) When was the international space station completed?

The International space station was finally completed in 2010.  But it started
in 1986.

1)How long did it take for the Cassini probe to arrive at Saturn?

It took nearly 7 years for the Cassini probe to arrive at saturn.

(2004)

12) What was interesting about New Horizon’s information about Pluto?
Pluto is fifty miles longer than they thought. 2015

YOUR OPINION

After reading this information...

1. Who do you think made the biggest contribution to our understanding of
2. space? Why? (summarising key ideas)

I think that Galileo Galilei biggest contribution to our understanding of space
because he invented the first telescope to see space. He also discovered
Jupiter's moons and lunar craters. Because he let us view the night sky with
a telescope that led us to wanting to know what else was in space other than
what we could see out of a telescope. So we then decided to send people into
space to explore what else is in our solar system.

    2) What do you think was the most important machine or invention in helping
us investigate space? Why? (summarising key ideas)
I think the most important machine in space was satellites. Since we can’t
see much of our solar system through a telescope space satellites let us see
more of our solar system by sending photos from space down to earth.
Space satellites also send signals down to earth. These pictures show us
what is in our solar system and

    3) What would you like to investigate about space? Why?

I would like to investigate space stations. Because I don’t know much
about space stations and I would like to know more.

-The united states, Russia, Japan, Europe and canada were all involved
with the ISS.

-The ISS is about 390 kilometers above earth's surface.

-Click here to look at  videos of the ISS.

-The construction on the ISS began in 1998.

-The ISS was American funded.

-The International Space Station might be completed by the end of this decade.
When construction is finished, six crew members will be able to live and work
in a space larger than a typical five-bedroom house.

Self and Peer Assessment.

Self and Peer Assessment

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

- I have put my answers in chronological order.

Success criteria 1: I have have scanned text to find key ideas (I have been able to answer the questions).

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

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My partner

Success criteria 2: -I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

      

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

Success criteria 3: I have put my answers in correct chronological order.

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

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