Astronauts: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

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Astronauts: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

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Astronauts: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood
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Astronauts: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

A Journey into Space Exploration Year 3 & 4 Science

What Do You Know About Astronauts?
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What Do You Know About Astronauts?

What do astronauts do? Where do they go? How do they get there? What makes someone an astronaut?

Meet NASA - The Space Team
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Meet NASA - The Space Team

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration Like a big team of scientists and engineers They plan and send astronauts to space They build rockets and spacecraft They help us learn about the universe

Astronaut Training is Super Hard Work!
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Astronaut Training is Super Hard Work!

Learn to work in zero gravity Practice using space tools and equipment Study science, math, and engineering Train for emergency situations Exercise to stay strong and healthy Learn to work as a team

What Astronauts Do in Space
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What Astronauts Do in Space

Watch: Astronauts in Action!
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Watch: Astronauts in Action!

We'll watch astronauts training and working Look for the different jobs they do Think about what looks exciting Notice how they work as a team

Discussion: What Did We Learn?
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Discussion: What Did We Learn?

{"left":"What training did astronauts do?\nHow does NASA help astronauts?\nWhat jobs do astronauts have in space?","right":"Why is teamwork important?\nWhat tools do astronauts use?\nHow do they stay safe in space?"}

Your Space Exploration Adventure
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Your Space Exploration Adventure

Imagine you are an astronaut! What would you want to explore in space? The Moon? Mars? Asteroids? Write about your space adventure Use descriptive words Share your ideas with the class