An “Out-of-this-World” Treasure Hunt:
An Internet-Based Exploration of the Universe

 

 
Created by
Mrs. Moore
Milam 5th Grade Science
MISD
 

Introduction | Questions | Internet Resources
 




Introduction
Look up the answers to the questions that follow by going to each link. Write the answers to each question in your science spiral notebook. Be sure to include the title of the assignment and the date at the top of your page.


Questions

1. (1) Who was the first Latina (Hispanic woman) in space? Liist three of her accomplishments. Inventor of the Week Archive
   
   
2. (2) How big is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter (in kilometers) and how many Earth’s would fit in it? Nine Planet Info
   
   
3. (3) Describe in your own words the Astronomy picture of the day on the NASA Astronomy Picture Site.
   
   
4. (4) Draw a picture of a spiral galaxy.
   
   
5. (5) What phase is the moon in tonight? Click on “Show me The Moon as seen from Earth” (in the viewpoint and target field) and submit request to “Run Simulator” using NASA’s Solar System Simulator.
   
   
6. (6) What astronomical event is coming up next? Astronomical Calendar