Vocabulary
Define Argument
A topic that has two sides
What is the central claim of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space"?
Humans need to explore outer space for the our future.
What is the International Space Station?
An orbiting laboratory and construction site combines the scientific expertise of 16 nations.
What is one risk of space exploration mentioned in the texts?
Any acceptable answer from the text.
Define Evidence
Specific facts, statistics, or examples
What main argument does "Let Robots Take to the Stars" present?
Robots need to explore outer space.
When is NASA planning to send humans to Mars?
2030's
What benefit does space exploration provide, according to the authors?
habitat for the future
resources
Define Reasons
Reasons support the sides of the argument/claim
What is a counterclaim used by Claudia Alarcón in her argument?
"But space travel is not without risk..."
What is the Hubble Space Telescope known for?
It brought back photos.
How does space travel impact Earth's environment?
pollution - black carbon
Define Claim
An author's position on a problem or issue.
Which author argues that robots are better suited for space exploration, and why?
Let Robots take to the Stars by Eiren Caffall
1. Expensive
2. pollution
3. Health wise - technology is less dangerous to send to space
Name one significant discovery made by the Mars Curiosity rover.
The exposure to radiation
What is a significant challenge of sending humans to Mars?
cost/espensive
food
any acceptable answer
Define Counterclaim
A statement that addresses the opposing viewpoints.
Identify a counterclaim made in either article.
Being able to leave our planet once its exhausted of its resources is a priority.
It costs too much money and time to send humans to space.
What was the Cassini Mission?
The Cassini's Mission to saturn was a robotic space craft which carried the Hyugens Probe which parachuted to the surface of Titan, Saturns largest moon.
Explain how space mining could benefit humanity.
finding resources needed for space travel
asteroid ice can be used for rocket fuel
finding metals that are rare on earth