Astronomy and Exploration

Astronomy and Exploration Webquest

Introduction:

Man has always been curious about the world around him. The study of the stars and planets has been a part of history since early times. However, it wasn't until the twentieth century that man began to explore the outer regions of space.

Task:

Using the Internet, you will find information about the solar system and man's exploration of space.

Resources:

Exploration (Activities 1, 2, and 3)
First Rockets (Activity 4)
Spacecraft (Activity 5)
Hubble Space Telescope (Activities 6 and 7)
Astronauts (Activity 8)
Space Travel (Activities 9 and 10)

Activities:

1. How many astronauts were selected in 1959 by NASA?
2. What was the mission of the Apollo program?
3. What are probes?
4. Who is called the father of modern rocketry?
5. What spacecraft was sent to explore Jupiter?
6. What enables us to see objects more clearly in space using the Hubble telescope than using telescopes on Earth?
7. What kind of power operates the Hubble telescope?
8. What are three characteristics a person must have to be selected by NASA to be an astronaut?
9. What country launched the world's first man-made satellite?
10. What American astronaut orbited the earth three times in 1962?

Evaluation:

Let Mrs. Harris check the answers to your questions.

Conclusion:

Space exploration has influenced many aspects of our daily lives. Check out the web resources to find out how!

Updated October 09, 2004

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