1. Year 9 Science Project Homework Exploring Space Due in on Monday 20 th January 2014

2. Your Mission You are going to research information about three important events in Space exploration to present to the rest of your class. Your presentation should only be 2 minutes long and should contain pictures, dates and key facts.

3. Some events to get you started: 1.Sputnik satellite blasted into space 2.Russians launch a dog into space 3.First man sent into space 4.First man to walk on the moon 5.Challenger space shuttle exploded 6.First space tourist launched into space 7.Russian probe explored Mars 8.The International Space Station started to be built. 9.OR you can research some other events in the history of space exploration of your choosing.

4. The Marking Criteria You will be marked on the following criteria: Scientific Content – remember you need to research 3 different events Presentation style (verbal & visual elements) Presentation technique – eye contact with the audience, keeping to time limit, clear concise communication Use of Sources and referencing