Space Timeline Reading Task

Space timeline Reading tasks.

Term 2 Weeks 5-6

Purpose of this reading activity is to: increase our knowledge of space
exploration and understand how our knowledge and ideas about space
have changed over time (science). We are also learning to read non-fiction
texts and use our writing skills to share our understanding of this topic and
our ideas (literacy). Throughout this task we will need to use the skills of ‘
Thinking’ and using ‘Language, Symbols and Text.’

Learning Intentions

I am learning to skim and scan text to identify the main ideas.

I am learning to locate the key sentences and questions in texts.

I am learning to use sub-headings to guide me to the main ideas in text.

I am learning to summarise the main ideas in the texts I read.

(from the Karoro Programme of work for Reading)

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

-I have put my answers in chronological order.

Focus

We are looking at using non-fiction text to increase our knowledge in our science topic; SPACE.
the timeline reading and use this knowledge to complete the reading activity below.
Your aim is to read and understand

First, Read the timeline cards. Click here for the space timeline pdf

Second, We will discuss what you have read. This will be a good time to ask
questions about anything you are unsure of.

Third, do your reading tasks.

Fourth, complete your reading activity. Remember to proofread, check spelling and punctuation.
Then do a self assessment and a peer assessment. Check it with a teacher.

Reading Activity

View and read the space timeline on the classroom walls.
Think about how how our theories/ideas and understandings
about the universe and Earth’s place in it has changed over time.

Answer the following questions.

Your answers need to be full sentences.

After you have answered all the questions
please put them in chronological order (time order, oldest first)

5) What are two things that Galileo discovered?
The first thing he discovered Jupiter’s moons
 and the different phases of Venus. (1610)

9) Who discovered the first asteroid? Giuseppe Piazzi discovered
the first astroid. (1801)

2) What was Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was the first satellite that was launched into space (1957)

3) In what year was NASA founded? And what does NASA mean?
NASA and space administration was founded. (1958)
(NASA means National Aeronautics Space Administration.)

6) Who was the first woman in space? And where was she from?
 Russian Valentina Tereshkova (1963)

4)Where did Mariner 4 fly past?
Mariner 4 was the first to fly past mars. And to collect photos of mars. (1965)

7) In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon?
The Apollo 11 landed in the moon. (1969)

10) What country launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space?
America launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space. (1977)

8) What happened that led to all space shuttles being grounded for 3 years?
The Space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch, killing seven astronauts
on board. This led to all space shuttles being grounded for three years. (1986)

11) When was the international space station completed? The
final part of the international space station was finished in 2010. (1986)

1)How long did it take for the Cassini probe to arrive at Saturn?
 The Cassini probe nearly took 7 years to travel to Saturn.  (2004)

12) What was interesting about New Horizons information about Pluto?
The interesting thing that New horizon discovered is that it was 50 miles larger
than first thought. (2015)

YOUR OPINION

After reading this information...

    2) What do you think was the most important machine or  
      invention in helping us investigate space? Why? (summarising key ideas)
I think the International Space Station
is the most important machine or invention
in helping us investigate space because it has
discovered a lot of new things in our solar system
and it plays a big part on Earth because it finds things on the Earth’s surface.

    3) What would you like to investigate about space? Why?
I would like to know more about black holes so
I know if they actually suck up any solar systems.
And more about the other planets in other galaxies.     

Self and Peer Assessment.

Self and Peer Assessment

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

- I have put my answers in chronological order.

Success criteria 1: I have have scanned text to find key ideas (I have been able to answer the questions).

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

Success criteria 2: -I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

      

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

Success criteria 3: I have put my answers in correct chronological order.

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner