This Health Risks in Space reading and worksheet teaches students about the health risks of astronauts in space.
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Students read about bodily changes & health risks astronauts experience in space, then complete 3 worksheets with analysis activities related to the text. Great as a sub plan!
BOTH PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS ARE INCLUDED!
In this activity, students will:
- READ the engaging article “Health Risks” about the various effects of space on the body.
- Define KEY TERMS from the text.
- Summarize the effects of space on the body on a GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.
- ANSWER 10 text-dependent analysis questions.
Teacher Notes:
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- ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.
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- Please note that this Health Risks in Space reading is not editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons.
- NGSS MS-ESS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
- NGSS MS-ESS1-3: Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
