Floating in Space Video Lesson plan

I have been interested in Space for a long time.  I remember July 16th, 1969 when the Apollo 11 crew took off and then July 20th when they landed on the Moon.  I was a small child at the time, and this event made a big impact on me.  I have always followed the space developments. 

If you are studying National Geographic Reading Explorer 3, you can use these videos to supplement the book on pages 154-157.

We will study today two different videos of two different astronauts and what they have to say about being in space.

What does the astronaut say about Earth? 

How many people has he been with while in orbit? 

How long was the shuttle flight? 

How did he capture the memories? 

What did he love about the National Parks? 

What theme did he try to capture? What Milestone was he celebrating?

How long have people wanted to go to Mars? 

Why is this important? 

Scott Kelly goes to the International Space Station for a year



Why does he have to be so long in space?
How long did he spend in Space?
What parts of the body is affected while the astronaut is in space?

"?What does "Push the Envelope mean

?Who is staying behind to be studied as we

Ed White in Space.
What did he feel when he was in space?
What were the difficulties that could have happened?
What floated out of the capsule?
How far above the Earth was Ed White?
How fast was he traveling?

The Sun and the Stars - Science lesson for the 3rd Grade

I remember being interested in Space when I was in third grade, But at that time there wasn't really much written at a third grade level. Now, we have lots of material. Here is one about the sun and the stars.

http://www.k5learning.com/sites/all/files/worksheets/K5_RC_Gr3_LN1_SampleW.pdf

Vocabulary
330,000 - three hundred and thirty thousand
 dangerous hurtful to people
 clusters  - groups
galaxies.




Pronunciation
  miles  - milez
  hydrogen hi dro gen:
mile - magic e word,  The e at the end makes the I long
ultraviolet ul tra vio let
 clusters  clus ters


Questions
How old is the Sun?
Why are there sunspots?
How hot is it in the sun's core?
What rays are dangerous that the sun gives out?
What would happen if there was no Sun?
How big is the Sun?
Why does the Sun look small during the day?
How far away is the Sun from the Earth?
Which elements is the Sun made up of?  Which gases make up the sun?
Which gas is more plentiful?
How do scientists study the sun?
Is it safe to look at the Sun?
Why do stars look small when we look at them at night?
Why do stars twinkle?
Do you see a lot of stars in your city at night?
How long do stars live?
What is a galaxy?
What is the name of our galaxy?
After reading this article, which facts didn't you know before?

Want to see pictures from Pluto? Go to New York! - English Conversation Lesson

I have always been interested in Astronomy.  Instead of rock stars on my wall, as a child, I had a poster with all the stats on the solar system, this was before any amount about Pluto was discovered.  Now, the New Horizons spacecraft is beaming back pictures, I might have to upgrade my poster!

Go to this link and enjoy! http://www.businessinsider.com/see-pluto-images-in-nyc-times-square-2015-7

Key Terms
 galactic treat
bustling focal point
 strangely mountainous
unveiled
to trickle in
downlinking


Questions
What did you know about Pluto before this mission? 
Why should mankind travel to Pluto? 
What can be learned about this planet? 
Why is it now called a dwarf planet? 
Would you look at the photos on the side of the building? 
Why did the scientists want the pictures displayed there? 
Where would you go for more information? 






Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English teacher 

European Space Agency - Probe lands on a comet! - English Lesson

The European Space Agency has succeeded to land an unmanned probe on a comet!  The comet is on its way toward the sun, so the probe will be able to document all the chemical and physical changes that will occur as the comet comes close to the sun. This is a historic landmark moment, or is it?


Read the article and discuss it with your English teacher
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/spacecraft-makes-historic-landing-on-comet/2518068.html

Key Terms
probe
comet
deployed
harpoons
ground controllers
thrusters
mission
joint effort
icy treasure chest
origins

Questions

What is the goal of this space flight?
Why is it important?
Which countries contributed to the mission?
How far away is the comet from Earth?
How close will the comet come to the sun?
How much money did the mission cost?
Is the cost worth the knowledge that will be gained?
Have you ever seen a comet?
Which scientific advances have been made because of space exploration?


Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English Teacher

Comet Sliding Spring coming Today to visit Mars! English lesson

This comet is a visitor to Mars and the inner Solar System from the Oort Cloud, that is far away from the sun, but still a part of our solar system.  The comet started is sunward journey about a million years ago.  On Sunday night it will make a close call on Mars, where Nasa has three orbiters, and two rovers in place to observe and analyze the event.   There are also two more orbiters one from the European Space agency and one from India on hand as well. 

Read this article and discuss it with your English teacher http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/comet-to-pay-once-in-a-million-year-visit-to-mars/story-e6frg8y6-1227093333416?nk=4730fdaaf7528b4917c626a21342de42

Key Terms
mind-boggling 
repurposed
detect
witnessed 
shielded
the best seats in the house
have fingers crossed
farther afield
a sharp lookout
 ventured
gaseous coma
recorded history
composition and structure
outposts
fry electronics
puncture fuel lines
vital
deemed minimal
duck and cover
prudentWhicomplex beasts

Questions
What is surprising about this comet?
When was it first discovered?
When did it start its journey to the inner solar system?
What is a comet made from?
Why could the comet be dangerous to spacecraft in orbit around Mars?
How many spacecraft will observe it?
When will the comet come within close range of Mars?
Where on Earth will we be able to see the comet?
Which equipment can you use to see the comet?
What type of information are scientists looking for?
Have you ever seen a comet?  When? Where?
Have you ever been to an observatory? Which one?
What is there to see and do there for the public?


Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English teacher