Teacher Mission Control

 Welcome to the Earth & Space: The Solar System WebQuest!

This WebQuest has been designed for Stage 3 students to explore the Science content strand- Earth & Space. The WebQuest uses  narrative to encourage children to explore the topics of the Solar System and space travel. 

Students are required to work collaboratively with a peer; to self direct their own learning while developing and using technology skills in a fun way.

In this teacher's section is

Contact information

Stage 3 Syllabus Outcomes & Indicators relevant to this WebQuest

Resources

 

How to contact Me

     c3065438@uon.edu.au

Feel free to email me with your ideas, or comments about using the WebQuest. I would love to hear some feedback on how the WebQuest went in your classrooms!

 Australian Syllabus Outcomes & Indicators 

Science & Technology- Stage 3

Objectives:

Values and Attitudes

Students:

-develop interest and positive, informed values and attitudes towards science and technology.

-recognise the importance and relevance of science and technology in their lives now and for the future.


        • STA-1VA
        • A student shows interest in and enthusiasm for science and technology, responding to their curiosity, questions and perceived needs, wants and opportunities
        • ST3-2VA
        • A student demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national, and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures.
        • ST3-3VA
        • A student develops informed attitudes about the current and future use and influence of science and technology based on reason.

        Skills

        Students:

        -develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the process of Working Scientifically.

        - develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the process of Working Technologically.


        ST3-4WS

        A student investigates by posing questions, including testable questions, making predictions and gathering data to draw evidence-based conclusions and develop explanations,

        ST3-5WT

        -plans and implements a design process, selecting a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address the design criteria and identified constraints.


        Knowledge and Understanding

        Students;

        -Develop knowledge of the Physical World, Earth and Space, Living World and Chemical World, and understanding about the nature, development, use and influence of science.

        -Develop knowledge of the Natural Environment through understanding of the Physical World, Earth and Space, and Living World.

        -Develop knowledge and understanding of the Natural Environment and Made Environment through the Material World.

        -Develop knowledge and understanding of the Made Environment through Built Environments, Information and Products


        ST3-8ES

        Earth and Space

        Describes how discoveries by people from different cultures and times have contributed to advancing scientific understanding of the solar system.

        ST3-9ES

        Explains rapid change at the earth's surface caused by natural events, using evidence provided by advances in technology and scientific understanding.

        Living World

        ST3-11LW

        describes some physical conditions of the environment and how these affect the growth and survival of living things

        Material World

        ST3-13MW

        Describes how the properties of materials determine their use for specific purposes




         Resources for teachers

        Log Book 

        Glossary

        Teacher Resource-this is a link for planet posters for teachers to use in the classroom- with facts and pictures about planets.

        Aboriginal Astronomy

        http://www.questacon.edu.au/starlab/aboriginal_astronomy.html

         NASA missions and years

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Solar_System_exploration

        clickable spacesuit  http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/spacesuits/home/clickable_suit.html

        space suit information and lessons

        http://www2.semo.edu/mast/mlc/designer%20space%20suits.pdf

        life in space website- Jaxa Space site for kids.

        http://iss.jaxa.jp/kids/en/life/index.html

         NASA space shuttle information.

         http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/basics/

        spaceshuttle clickable map. 

        http://seds.org/~ssa/docs/Space.Shuttle/

        NASA interactive spaceshuttle http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/basics/fleet/shuttle_fleet.htm

        Interactive Shuttle Flight path plan & stages of mission

        http://static.howstuffworks.com/flash/space-shuttle-flightpath.swf

        NASA space food information.

         http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living_eating.asp

        Lunch in Outer Space. Shuttle Food List

        http://thesolarsystemwebquest.yolasite.com/resources/FoodListPDF.pdf

        NASA space wear information

        http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/living/spacewear/index.html

        NASA Solar System Exploration

        http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Sun

        NASA Asteroid Belt

        http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Asteroids

        Nine Planets Asteroid Belt

        http://kids.nineplanets.org/asteroid.htm

        NASA Comet

        http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Comets

        Universe Today- why is Pluto Not a Planet any more?

        http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/10/why-pluto-is-no-longer-a-planet/

        Fact Monster- Pluto Demoted!

        http://www.factmonster.com/spot/pluto-demoted.html

        Nine Planets

        http://kids.nineplanets.org/title.htm

        Fact Monster

        http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0909527.html

        HotChalk

        http://www.lessonplanspage.com/more/205mer.html


        From budding Astronomers....

        Astronomy Basics Guide

        This is a contribution by Elliot who is working hard on a space project. Thanks Elliot...and good-luck!

        https://homeadvisor.com/r/home-science-backyard-astronomy/


         A huge shout out to a fellow space nerd....Lucas! He said the following site was pretty cool  so check it out! https://www.elevators.com/space-elevators-astronomy/


         A big hello to Hannah and her troop who have been working hard on their Space Sciences Explorer Badge. Thanks to Hannah who found this website and wanted to share it with everyone. Send me a photo when you achieve your badges!

        44 closest stars and how they compare to the sun

        https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/44-closest-stars-and-how-they-compare-to-our-sun


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