Morning Starters: Spring 2 - The Planets
Did You Know?
Day trips to the Moon, living on Mars, and space elevators may seem like science fiction, but they are becoming increasingly possible. Advances in rocket technology and reusable spacecraft could make lunar tourism a reality, while innovations in habitat construction and resource utilisation bring Mars colonisation a step closer. The future of space exploration is rapidly unfolding!
Word Challenge
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the following sentence, starting with the conjunction ‘as’.
As___________ , the settlers stared across the alien landscape.
Example:
As their breath fogged the glass of their domed habitat, the settlers stared across the alien landscape.
Number Challenge
Fact: The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers.
A space tourist from Earth travelled to the Moon five times in her lifetime.
How many kilometers did she travel in total on her round trips to the Moon?
Critical Thinking
“Shoot for the stars, but if you happen to miss, shoot for the moon instead.”
What do you think this famous quote by Neil Armstrong really means?