journey into space

Overview: Students take part in a variety of activities, pose questions, watch videos, research the library and the internet, and use computer simulations in order that they have a sound understanding of their place in space. Students write an essay that to show they can compare and contrast conditions that support life on Earth with those in space.

Author(s): Mike Roach

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Band: Middle Years

Strand: Earth and Space

Duration: Approximately 5 weeks

Published: July 2002

Financial assistance for the development of this resource was provided by The National Quality Teacher Program

Context: Year 9 classes. Many resources are available via internet.
Key Idea: Students select and use observational instruments and digital electronic technologies to develop understandings about structures and events in the universe. They appraise and share opinions about the ethics of space exploration.
Elements of the SACSA Framework
Essential Learnings
Key Competencies
Outcome (SACSA Standards)
Futures                                                 

Thinking

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KC3 Planning and organising

KC4 Team work

KC6 Problem Solving

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 Students perform experiments that enable them to compare and contrast conditions that exist in space with those that support life on Earth. They investigate and undertake research about space exploration and report on their findings.
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