Comprehension
Who is Mae Jemison?
Head of the 100-Year Starship project
Would the Earth's movements be an example of planetary motion?
Yes
How important does Mae Jemison believe the general public's support is for the success of space programs?
General population support is needed for a successful space program.
What is the meaning of the Latin suffix -ary?
Relating to
What principal part of the verb talk does this sentence contain?
The astronaut talked to many students.
Past
Why does the 100 Year Starship project want to include people from the arts?
It will help increase public enthusiasm for space exploration.
Would the sun be considered planetary?
No
Find evidence that shows that the general population needs to support the space program for it to succeed.
"The reason we're not on the moon has nothing to do with technology and everything to do with public will and commitment"
Is the following piece of evidence an example of background information: "The 100-year Starship project aims to develop the tools and technology necessary to build and fly a spaceship to another planetary system in the next 100 years."
Yes
What principal part of the verb be does this sentence contain?
Some astronauts are still in the space station.
Present
What main point does Mae Jemison make about Proxima Centauri, the nearest star?
It cannot be reached for thousands of years with our current technology.
Interstellar travel goes between what?
Stars
What will political instability do to space exploration?
Long journeys will not be possible without the cooperation of governments
Fragment means "a piece of something." How would you define the phrase fragmentary evidence?
evidence that provides bits of proof
What is the present participle version of the verb have?
is having
What are the TWO main purposes of the 100-Year Starship project?
1. Encourage public enthusiasm for space exploration
2. Develop new technology needed to travel beyond our solar system
Would movement within the solar system be considered interstellar travel?
No
How does Mae Jemison justify funding space programs when there are so many problems on Earth that need support?
Research for space programs often results in inventions that improve everyday life.
Teacher read #14
A
What is the past participle version of the verb begin?
begun
What TWO specific ideas is the 100-Year Starship program looking at closely?
1. Shrink time of space travel
2. Make spaceships faster
If humans colonize Mars, what MUST they do?
Settle it
What evidence shows that inventions for space exploration improve everyday life for others?
Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs.
Teacher read #13
B, C, F
Past and present participle verbs need what types of verbs before them?
Helping verbs