SPACE VOCABULARY
What do astronauts use to see objects far away?
Telescope
How did the narrator feel at first?
Nervous.
Was Apollo 13 a successful moon landing?
No
"The Earth is a planet."
FACT
Have scientists found alien life?
No.
Name three objects you can find in space.
What was the first thing the narrator noticed?
The beautiful view of Earth.
What problem happened during the mission?
An oxygen tank exploded
"Aliens are friendly."
OPINION
What do scientists look for on planets?
Liquid water.
What is the opposite of Earth?
Space
Why was everything floating?
Because there is gravity in space
How did the astronauts survive?
By working together
"Scientists use telescopes."
FACT
Why is water important?
Because life may need water.
Which object do astronauts travel in to reach space?
A rocket (or spacecraft).
Name two things the narrator had to learn to do in space.
Who helped the astronauts?
NASA engineers and Mission Control.
"Alien cities already exist on Mars."
OPINION
Name one place on Earth where scientists found tiny organisms.
Possible answers
Use TWO vocabulary words in one sentence.
"The astronaut looked at Earth."
What did the narrator see through the window?
Earth.
What can we learn from Apollo 13?
Explain the difference between a Fact and an Opinion.
A fact can be proven.
An opinion is someone's belief.
What is an exoplanet?
A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.