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.
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Contact information
Stage 3 Syllabus Outcomes & Indicators relevant to this WebQuest
Resources
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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.
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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
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