Important words to know
Use a dictionary to learn the meaning of these words:
axis, tilt, rotation, revolution, planets, moons, comets, asteroids
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Suggested Search Terms for Destiny
asteroid, astronaut, astronomer, black hole, Canadarm, comets, constellations, Earth, International Space Station, Jupiter, Lunar Rover, Mars, Mars Rover, Mercury, moon, NASA, Neptune, planets, satellite,Saturn, solar system, space, space shuttle, space travel, stars, sun, telescope, universe, Uranus, Venus
Planets by
Scholastic Discover More is a revolutionary new nonfiction line pairing stunning print books with corresponding interactive digital books that extend the learning online. PLANETS unlocks a free 48-page digital companion book, AMAZING SPACE MACHINES, offering even more information, photos, and videos! All children want to learn their place in the universe, discover how our planet fits into the solar system, and are blown away by the crazy, big facts and stats of space. Welcome to a tour of the major planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other rocks and gas that orbit the sun. The latest NASA and European Space Station images, many unique to this book, are combined with up-to-the-minute information from space experts across the globe, and modern graphics to entice confident and reluctant readers alike.
Space Vehicles by
Space Vehicles have the ability to be the world's greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.
People around the world followed Commander Chris Hadfield as he tweeted from the International Space Station, now we can continue to follow him since he has returned to earth.
He continues to post really cool pictures from space, as well as current things happening 'out of this world!'
Inspiration software
Don't forget the Inspiration software found on all UCDSB computers.
This program is for visual learning:
graphic organizers, concept mapping, mind mapping, outlining, webbing, and plots and graphs.
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