Test Planning Framework for Understanding Earth and Space Systems Grade 6 Overall Expectations: assess the impact

t of space exploration on society and the environment investigate characteristics of the systems of which the earth is a part and the relationship between the earth, sun and moon demonstrate an understanding of components of the systems of which the earth is a part, and explain the phenomena that result from the movement of different bodies in space
Question Format Fill in the Blank Knowledge 1a) Name one Canadian astronaut that we learned about during our space unit 11) Our galaxy is called ______ 6b) Describe what each layer of the sun is. 9) Name one satellite and describe how it is used. 1b) Choose one contribution your chosen astronaut made to space technology/advancement that you think is important and describe it. 2) Choose one aspect of society (e.g., health care, education, etc.) and discuss how the space program affects it. Explain two different reasons it affects this program to validate your opinion. 5a) In a short paragraph, discuss 2 reasons the space program is not considered a good thing by everyone. 8) List 3 differences between the way you live and the way astronauts live. Then describe how each is different. Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

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5b) In your opinion, are the benefits of the space program worth the risks? Use at least 2 examples to back up your opinion of why or why not.

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Application 4) Start with a drawing of the sun. Then draw the planets in the order they appear away from the sun, labeling them as you go. Make sure that when drawing their size you draw them in proportion to the sun (approximately).

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Create/Make Circle Correct Answer 10) Circle the bodies in space that emit light with a red pencil crayon. Then circle the planets in a green pencil crayon.

Multiple Choice Cloze Label Diagram 6a) Label the layers of the sun. 3) Circle true or false for the following statements: - The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. True or False. - A sundial is used to tell you how hot it is outside. True or False. - A telescope is an optical object designed to make distant objects appear nearer. True or False. 7) Define the following terms as they apply to earth and space systems: - comets - asteroids - solar eclipse - lunar eclipse

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