Mon Dec 2nd (Stories of Exploration)

Questions:

• How can we create fictional exploration stories that are appealing to a younger audience and that are based on real stories of exploration? 
• What is exploration and how do we explore space?
• How have technologies advanced understanding of the universe and solar system? (Assessed as Learning Goal D1)

Day Plan:

1. Discuss Chem Demos
2. Personal Stories of Exploration
3. Chunk 2: Story Brainstorm Part 1 of 3 - Characters and Motivation (Team)
1. Steve's Example
2. Create a shared document with your group
3. Make sure its in someone’s NLC folder
4. Submit the link here
5. Begin your brainstorming by thinking about characters you could develop. Think about your own motivation for exploration and characters you could relate to.
4. Chunk 3: History of Astronomy Pinboard (Independent)
1. Preview
2. Sign Up
3. Make Notes
4. Share

Project Resources:

• Outline
• Pinboard of resources
• EBSCO databases - perfect for media coverage of missions
• World Book Student - very research friendly articles on missions 
• Example of Students writing stories for a younger audience