North Carolina Science Grade 6

Unit 3: Earth and Beyond

Unit Project 2

Time line of Space Discoveries

Project Type: History
Have students investigate important space discoveries and events. Using word processing and other technology, students may then create a historic time line to present their research. This factual information might include planets, stars, galaxies, telescopes, space vehicles, probes, space suites, equipment, and what exploration is planned for the future.

Resources:
Visit these web sites for help researching historic events and discoveries.

History of Space Exploration
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/history.htm

History of Human Space Flight - NASA
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/history/

Visions of Spaceflight in the 21st Century
http://www.spacetoday.org/Rockets/FutureSpaceVehicles.html

National Air and Space Museum - Rocketry and Spaceflight
http://www.nasm.si.edu/galleries/gal113/gal113.html

Rubric

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