Extra Space activities for experts (Thanks Miss Nissy)

COMPULSORY - REPORTPrepare a report about a planet (how big is it? What is the surface of it like? What is it like compared to earth?) or the first space launch (when did it happen? Which country was involved? Who was the first person in space?)

COMPULSORY - POWERPOINTCreate a powerpoint about one of the things in space (planet etc) to inform people about it. Slides: name, then one question and answer per slide about your chosen topic include pictures.

FAST FACTS
1 List 8 objects found in space.
2. Describe what happens to bring about day and night.
3. How many people live on earth? How many of them have been to the moon?
4. Choose 2 planets and write 4 facts about each of them.
5. How long does it take for the earth to spin around once? How long does it take the earth to go around the sun?
6. Explain why people wear spacesuits and carry their own air on the moon.

TRAVEL BROCHURE

Design a travel brochure for trips around our solar system.

PUZZLE/GAME
Make a puzzle game based on the facts that you have learnt about space.

NARRATIVE
A portal has opened in the space-time continuum, allowing you to travel to another galaxy. What are you doing when you discover the portal? Which galaxy is it?Describe what happens when you arrive at your new world. What problems might arise for people from Earth who encounter aliens? Would it ever be possible for us all to get along?

NIFTY NEWS
The alien race you meet offers you a video camera to record a message to send back to Earth. In your video, briefly explain what has happened to you, and include some clips or still photographs from your new home.

ZANY ZOO
The zoo near your new home is full of strange species. Draw, label and describe some.