How can You be a Space Explorer?
An Inquiry-Based Approach to Teaching Year 5's about the Solar System
how to be a space Explorer by Mark Brake
"Buckle up! How to Be a Space Explorer is a practical manual for all aspiring astronauts, packed with jaw-dropping stories from real-life space exploration. Learn how to navigate black holes, slingshot around Jupiter and survive the freezing depths of space" (Lonely Planet, 2014).
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Mission Briefing
Welcome Year 5's to your Space Explorer Webquest. Watch the following video to orientate yourselves and then continue on to the modules. Remember that you must complete the modules in order. Good luck on your mission!
Astronaut Training Modules
Backyard StargazerIt's time to Tune In your antennas. Your task is to inform the academy what you know and want to know about space.
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Astronaut AcadamyYou are ready to start Finding Out more about space. Your task is to create an interactive brainstorm about space.
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Space TrainingNow you must Sort Out the information you already have. Your task is to use what you know to create a planet profile.
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First FlightAs you take off you must take what you know and Go Further. Your task is to create a 5 minute movie on your journey to space.
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Mission DebriefYou must now take everything you have learnt and Make Conclusions. Your task is re-create a diorama of the solar system.
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To iNFINITY...Now Take Action armed with what you know. Your Task is to create a documentary on the importance of the Sun for Earth.
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Teacher Information
It is important for teachers to know the content behind programs and the relative Curriculum links and benefits of a program. Download the following document to see how this program can be integrated across learning ares and how it is implemented following the Australian Curriculum links.
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