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Exploring Exploring

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The reason people first began trading was because of their desires for objects other societies possessed. In the activity, classes discuss why exploration has been a common thread in all societies and where these desires have taken humans. In groups, they research specific explorers, present their findings to the class, and then determine places that are worth exploring in our solar system. Part one in a series of three. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Conclude activity by showing clips of space flights or parts of explorer movies (such as Apollo 13 or From the Earth to the Moon series)
  • Have learners conduct surveys of their peers to determine which solar bodies they would like to explore and post results in the hallway
Classroom Considerations
  • Each group needs a computer to conduct research
Pros
  • Materials needed are simple and easy to gather
  • Activity provides overview, rubrics, worksheets, and research links for students
Cons
  • None
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