Year 9 Science Project Homework Exploring Space Due in on Monday 20 th January 2014

Your Mission You are going to research information about three important events in Space exploration to present to the rest of your class. Your presentation should only be 2 minutes long and should contain pictures, dates and key facts. You may work with up to THREE other students, but each one must present their own event in the presentation

Some events to get you started: 1.Sputnik satellite blasted into space 2.Russians launch a dog into space 3.First man sent into space 4.First man to walk on the moon 5.Challenger space shuttle exploded 6.First space tourist launched into space 7.Russian probe explored Mars 8.The International Space Station started to be built. 9.OR you can research some other events in the history of space exploration of your choosing.

The Marking Criteria You will be marked on the following criteria: Scientific Content – remember you need to research 3 different events Presentation style (verbal & visual elements) Presentation technique – eye contact with the audience, keeping to time limit, clear concise communication Use of Sources and referencing

Marking Criteria Marking Point You have explained the science behind each of the 3 different events in space exploration Your presentation was visually attractive and clear and easy to read You made eye contact with the audience and verbal communication was clear and easy to hear. You referenced your sources of information You kept to the 2 minute time limit. Total /25