Space Timeline Reading Tasks

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 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)

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

After traveling for nearly seven years the Cassini probe arrived at saturn. The probe spent for years photographing Saturn and its moons. A probe later landed on Saturn's largest moon titan. 2004

2) What was Sputnik 1?

Russia launched the first satellite into space. This was called Sputnik 1 and it sent the first signals from space. This is when

the Space Age began. 1957

3) In what year was NASA founded? And what does NASA mean?

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration was founded. 1958

4)Where did Mariner 4 fly past?

The mariner flew past mars in 1965

5) Who was the first woman in space? And where was she from? Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. 1963

6) from? What are two things that Galileo discovered?

1610 Galileo Galilei made the first telescopic observation of the night sky, discovering Jupiter's Moons, lunar craters and the

different phases of Venus.

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

1969 Apollo 11 made the first successful soft landing on The

Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong And Buzz Aldrin became the first man to walk on The Moon.

8) What happened that led to all space shuttles being grounded for 3 years?

Space shuttle Challenger Exploded after launch, killing the

seven astronauts on board. This Led to all shuttles being grounded for 3 years. 1986

9) Who discovered the first asteroid?

The first asteroid, Ceres, was discovered by Giuseppe Piazzi.

1801

10) What country launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space? 1977 America launches Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space.They reached Jupiter in 1979 and Saturn in 1980.

11) When was the international space station completed?

1986 Construction began on the International Space Station. The final part was finished in 2010.

12) What was interesting about New Horizon’s information about Pluto? 2015 NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft arrived at Pluto after travelling for nine years and a total distance of 4.6 billion miles. Data sent to the Earth showed that Pluto is fifty miles larger than was first thought.

YOUR OPINION

After reading this information...

1. Who do you think made the biggest contribution to our understanding of space? Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei Why? Isaac newton Because he outlined his three laws of motion and described the motion of the Sun and planets. And Galileo Galilei invented a telescope that can see some other planets.

    2) What do you think was the most important machine or  invention in helping
us investigate space? Telescopes and probes Why? Because if galileo didn’t invent a telescope and if we didn’t have any probes we wouldn't know much about space.

    3) What would you like to investigate about space? Mars Why? To find out about if it ever had life or if it ever will have life and if we could ever get water back on mars if it did have water on it.

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

Me
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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