P R E PA R E YO U R P R OJ E C T 2. Find out about everyday objects that originated from technology related to space research. Make a list. 3. Decide what your catalogue will be like. Will it be on paper or in digital format? Will it have illustrations? If so, will you use photos, drawings, etc.? How will you organise the objects: chronologically, by categories, etc.? 4. Choose the objects you are going to include in your catalogue. Look for information about the objects and make index cards for each one. 5. Don't forget to include conclusions about the impact of space research on our lives. 6. Design your catalogue. Be creative! Try to make it as attractive and unique as possible. 1 S TA R T I N G P O I N T 1. You can find interesting information on the website spinoff.nasa.gov/. S H A R E YO U R P R OJ E C T 7. Share your catalogue with your classmates. If your catalogue is in digital format, show it in class and offer a brief explanation if necessary. If your catalogue is on paper, allow the rest of the class to read it. 8. Afterwards, discuss as a class what you have learnt and how happy you are with the work you have done. TA K E AC T I O N Is investing in space research profitable? Should we take care of our own planet before we invest in exploring outer space? Or can space research help us to better care for the Earth? Perhaps space research contributes to making our daily lives easier. Space research influences our lives much more than we think. Space exploration and research provide information about our universe, but they also advance the development of technologies. Many of these technologies can be used in medicine, microelectronics and public services. (26) Make a catalogue of objects related to the applications of space technology to raise awareness of their importance to our daily lives. 26. Firefighters wear fireproof suits. Make a catalogue CHALLE NGE 27
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