1. UNIT SELF-TEST QUESTIONS
understanding the characteristics that allow life to exist in space by
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Conditions for Life on Earth
6th Science: Solar System
Life in Our Solar System
Organisms and the Environment
Readiness 7.9A
needs/ accommodations needed for space travel.
11/10 Launch UO
11/10 Talk Read Talk Write: Conditions for Life
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celestial objects.
identifying/ explaining
identifying
Supporting 7.9B
identifying
explaining
Readiness 7.9A
Supporting 7.9B
the conditions for life.
the types of spacecraft.
What is necessary for life to exist on Earth?
If life exists somewhere other than Earth, would it have similar characteristics as life forms on Earth?
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of manned versus unmanned space exploration.
How are needs from an astronaut different in space than their needs on Earth?
What happens to humans when we go to outer space?
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2. Life in Our Solar System
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Life in Our Solar System
understanding the characteristics that allow life to exist in space by
identifying & explaining
needs & accommodations needed for space travel.
celestial objects.
identifying
identifying
explaining
such as:
the conditions for life.
types of spacecraft.
such as:
Sun (Star)
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Earth’s Moon
Mars
Jupiter
Jupiter’s Moon:
Europa
Saturn
Saturn’s Moon:
Titan
Uranus
Neptune
Dwarf Planet: Pluto
Asteroids
Comets
Meteoroids
Exercise to prevent bone deterioration
Space suit controls:
Pressure
thermal protection
provides oxygen
collects carbon dioxide
regulate body temperature
Protection/Solar Radiation
such as:
such as:
Rockets
Shuttle
Probes
Space Station
Proximity to the sun
Presence of Water
Composition of the atmosphere
(Non-poisonous)