Historical Events in Space Exploration

1. Historical Events in Space Exploration By Miss Currey INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS TEMPLATE This PowerQuest was developed by Annette Lamb (http://eduscapes.com) and is based on a template from the The WebQuest Page (http://webquest.org). Use this template to create a PowerPoint-based WebQuest. Keep in mind that this IS NOT a presentation. Instead, it uses PowerPoint as a tool for building a self-instructional learning environment for students. To learn more about WebQuest development, use the following resources: Teacher Tap: WebQuests - http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic4.htm Internet Expeditions - http://eduscapes.com/sessions/travel/ You might wish to explore the WebQuest Design Patterns for help in designing an effective project. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm Consider adapting an existing WebQuest. For help, go to http://webquest.sdsu.edu/adapting/index.html CHANGE BUTTONS If you wish to change the buttons at the bottom of the page, you must do this on the Master Slide. Pull down the View menu, select Master and Master Slide. Single click on the button and choose a different color from the paint bucket. Double-click on the button to see the I bar and change the text. CHANGE ACTION If you wish to change the ACTION on a button, single click on the button. Pull down the Slide Show menu, select Action Settings� Choose Hyperlink to�, select Slide and pick the slide you wish to link to. This approach can also be used to link to external documents such as Microsoft Word documents or Websites. ADD HYPERLINKS Select the graphic or text you wish to make �hot�. Pull down the Insert menu and select Hyperlink� Enter the URL. Be sure to include http:// You can also link to other types of files such as Microsoft Word and Inspiration. Keep in mind that you will need to upload these when you upload your PowerPoint presentation. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS TEMPLATE This PowerQuest was developed by Annette Lamb (http://eduscapes.com) and is based on a template from the The WebQuest Page (http://webquest.org). Use this template to create a PowerPoint-based WebQuest. Keep in mind that this IS NOT a presentation. Instead, it uses PowerPoint as a tool for building a self-instructional learning environment for students. To learn more about WebQuest development, use the following resources: Teacher Tap: WebQuests - http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic4.htm Internet Expeditions - http://eduscapes.com/sessions/travel/ You might wish to explore the WebQuest Design Patterns for help in designing an effective project. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm Consider adapting an existing WebQuest. For help, go to http://webquest.sdsu.edu/adapting/index.html CHANGE BUTTONS If you wish to change the buttons at the bottom of the page, you must do this on the Master Slide. Pull down the View menu, select Master and Master Slide. Single click on the button and choose a different color from the paint bucket. Double-click on the button to see the I bar and change the text. CHANGE ACTION If you wish to change the ACTION on a button, single click on the button. Pull down the Slide Show menu, select Action Settings� Choose Hyperlink to�, select Slide and pick the slide you wish to link to. This approach can also be used to link to external documents such as Microsoft Word documents or Websites. ADD HYPERLINKS Select the graphic or text you wish to make �hot�. Pull down the Insert menu and select Hyperlink� Enter the URL. Be sure to include http:// You can also link to other types of files such as Microsoft Word and Inspiration. Keep in mind that you will need to upload these when you upload your PowerPoint presentation.

2. Start Congratulations. You and your group have been selected as Guest reporters for the Space Times. INTRODUCTION Your introduction goes here. Provide a catchy introduction that will motivate, set the stage, and gain the attention of your learners. It may also provide some background information. Consider a quote, statistic, scenario, or problem. Create a motivating introduction. INTRODUCTION Your introduction goes here. Provide a catchy introduction that will motivate, set the stage, and gain the attention of your learners. It may also provide some background information. Consider a quote, statistic, scenario, or problem. Create a motivating introduction.

3. Task Your mission is to become reporters for the newspaper. You must create and design your own group newspaper. Your group must divide the work into: reporters, editors, designers, and editor in chief. You are going to be reporting on these historical events during space exploration. Sputnik First American Woman in Space Neil Armstrong Walking on the Moon Apollo 13 Space Shuttle Launch Columbia Explosion TASK, MISSION Provide a clear, concise, active statement of the activity. The task should be something doable and interesting. For example, it could be a series of questions, summary to be created, problem to be solved, position to be debated, or creative work. It should require thinking and doing. Use the Taxomony of Tasks for ideas. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html Create a couple sentences stating the task. TASK, MISSION Provide a clear, concise, active statement of the activity. The task should be something doable and interesting. For example, it could be a series of questions, summary to be created, problem to be solved, position to be debated, or creative work. It should require thinking and doing. Use the Taxomony of Tasks for ideas. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html Create a couple sentences stating the task.

4. Process You have to get as much information as you can on each of your topics. You may use the websites that are provided or you may use ones that you find on your own. You must find the 5 W�s on your assigned topic. Who? What? Where? When? Why? PROCESS What process will students follow to complete the task? Will you provid e them with a list of activities, step-by-step instructions, or a timeline? Create a step-by-step description of what you expect students to do during the project. You may wish to add additional pages. You may also wish to establish roles and include links. PROCESS What process will students follow to complete the task? Will you provid e them with a list of activities, step-by-step instructions, or a timeline? Create a step-by-step description of what you expect students to do during the project. You may wish to add additional pages. You may also wish to establish roles and include links.

5. Links www.google.com http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/sputnik/ http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/MoonLanding/MoonLanding.htm http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_ride_sally.htm http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS13/a13.htm http://www.aerospaceguide.net/spaceshuttle/columbia_disaster.html http://www.sciencedaily.com/encyclopedia/sts_1 RESOURCES What resources will students need to complete the task? Select specific, appropriate resources such as web documents, experts available via Internet, searchable net databases, books and other documents, and real objects. Create a list of resources. Why reinvent the wheel? See if you can locate a pathfinder that contains good resources: 42explore - http://42explore.com Links to Subject Guides/ Thematic Resources - http://www.eduscapes.com/earth/theme1.html ADD HYPERLINKS Select the graphic or text you wish to make �hot�. Pull down the Insert menu and select Hyperlink� Enter the URL. Be sure to include http:// You can also link to other types of files such as Microsoft Word and Inspiration. Keep in mind that you will need to upload these when you upload your PowerPoint presentation.RESOURCES What resources will students need to complete the task? Select specific, appropriate resources such as web documents, experts available via Internet, searchable net databases, books and other documents, and real objects. Create a list of resources. Why reinvent the wheel? See if you can locate a pathfinder that contains good resources: 42explore - http://42explore.com Links to Subject Guides/ Thematic Resources - http://www.eduscapes.com/earth/theme1.html ADD HYPERLINKS Select the graphic or text you wish to make �hot�. Pull down the Insert menu and select Hyperlink� Enter the URL. Be sure to include http:// You can also link to other types of files such as Microsoft Word and Inspiration. Keep in mind that you will need to upload these when you upload your PowerPoint presentation.

6. Advice Have fun and just do the best that you can. Just remember the Five W�s and the project will be easier ADVICE, GUIDELINES, ASSISTANCE, HELP Use the following guidelines for completing your project: Do you have any other advice for students? Do they need to know how to organize information? Will you give them guiding questions, directions to complete, checklists, timelines, concept maps, cause-effect diagrams, or action plan guidelines? Students need help in processing information. Use the following resource to help you develop effective stuednt guides. Keep in mind that these can be Word documents that are attached to your project. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/processguides/index.htm ADVICE, GUIDELINES, ASSISTANCE, HELP Use the following guidelines for completing your project: Do you have any other advice for students? Do they need to know how to organize information? Will you give them guiding questions, directions to complete, checklists, timelines, concept maps, cause-effect diagrams, or action plan guidelines? Students need help in processing information. Use the following resource to help you develop effective stuednt guides. Keep in mind that these can be Word documents that are attached to your project. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/processguides/index.htm

7. Assess You will be assessed on the quality of your article. The quality is the most important. The article does not have to be long as long as you have enough information in it that people will understand it. Rubric Information=20 Points Participation=10 Points Creativity=10 Points EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT How will students be evaluated? Will you provide rubrics checklists and other evaluation tools? Brainstorm advice that might be helpful for students in completing the project. Consider using a rubric for evaluation. For help in creating a rubric, go to http://webquest.sdsu.edu/rubrics/weblessons.htm For a great rubric maker, go to http://rubistar.4teachers.org/EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT How will students be evaluated? Will you provide rubrics checklists and other evaluation tools? Brainstorm advice that might be helpful for students in completing the project. Consider using a rubric for evaluation. For help in creating a rubric, go to http://webquest.sdsu.edu/rubrics/weblessons.htm For a great rubric maker, go to http://rubistar.4teachers.org/

8. Standards South Carolina Science Standards Grade Four 4.III.A.1.f. Research and describe the historical/cultural significance of astronomy, such as navigation and exploration. (P, H, T, N) 4.III.A.1.g. Explore and identify careers in space science. (P) Grade Eight 8.IV.2.j Summarize some of the programs that have allowed people to explore space. (H) CONCLUSION How will the project conclude? Will you remind learners about what they've learned or encourage learners to extend the experience? Describe an interesting culminating activity that allows students to reflect on the experience and share their skills and knowledge with others.CONCLUSION How will the project conclude? Will you remind learners about what they've learned or encourage learners to extend the experience? Describe an interesting culminating activity that allows students to reflect on the experience and share their skills and knowledge with others.

9. Release Form �This quest was prepared by Tammy Currey as a part of a project for Education 382 at Newberry College during Fall 2004. Teachers in the Newberry County Schools have permission to use this quest with students/parents.� TEACHER INFORMATION You may want to reduce the font size or add additional pages for the following information. Or, consider creating a link to a Word or PDF file containing this information. What information does a teacher need to be able to use this in his/her classroom? Describe the learners (i.e., grade level, interests, development level, reading level). List the standards and describe how they are addressed in the project. Describe the process the teacher will follow to create an effective learning environment. Describe resources that might be useful to teachers beyond those in the student section. Describe the evaluation process and materials. Describe a culminating experience that will bring the lesson to an exciting conclusion. Include all references used to create the WebQuest including any materials adapted from other sources.TEACHER INFORMATION You may want to reduce the font size or add additional pages for the following information. Or, consider creating a link to a Word or PDF file containing this information. What information does a teacher need to be able to use this in his/her classroom? Describe the learners (i.e., grade level, interests, development level, reading level). List the standards and describe how they are addressed in the project. Describe the process the teacher will follow to create an effective learning environment. Describe resources that might be useful to teachers beyond those in the student section. Describe the evaluation process and materials. Describe a culminating experience that will bring the lesson to an exciting conclusion. Include all references used to create the WebQuest including any materials adapted from other sources.