TO INFINITY AND BEYONDEnglish Form1

Intel® Teach Program

SUMMARY

G To learn more about space and the solar systemR Members of the To Infinity and Beyond ClubA Parents, teachers and studentsS observe, take note, create, shareP Brochure, multimedia presentation, poster on space travelE Rubrics for self, peer-assessmentD 6 weeksT WIKI, BLOGS, E-MAIL, ppt PRESENTATION

Humankind have always been fascinated with the world around them, particularly the sky above them and the outerspace. Why look at ‘To infinity and beyond’? In the creative minds of our children, the Milky Way, solar system, stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and even satellites have always been intriguing and fascinating. In this project, students embark on a journey to learn more about space and its solar system.

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the project, students should be able to :• Write simple notes on space exploration in a form of a graphic

organizer based on their field trip to Petrosains KLCC & Planetarium

• Carry out a research on NASA space exploration from the internet

• Present their findings using multimedia presentation to the whole class by the end of 4 weeks

• Design their own “To infinity and Beyond” poster showing itinerary for a journey into space.

• Exchange ideas with their peers on the “To infinity and Beyond” on Wiki.

CFQSEssential Question Why explore?

Unit Questions

Why do people travel into space?How does space exploration benefit humankind?What is the future of space exploration?

Content Questions What is NASA?Name at least three ‘objects’ you can find in space?What is a black hole?What is our Solar System made up of?What can Malaysia gain from participating in space exploration?What are the types of spacecrafts used in space exploration thus far?What would your “To infinity and Beyond” Space Travel itinerary be?What are the potentials of space travel as an industry?

PRODUCT & ASSESSMENT

PRODUCT ASSESSMENTBrochure Brochure evaluation

rubricsmultimedia presentation

PPT evaluation rubrics

poster on space travel

Poster evaluation rubrics

Assessment TimelineBefore project work begins Students work on

projects and complete tasks

After project work is completed

Week 1-Week 2 Week 3-4 Week 5-6Brainstorming

Class

discussion

Timeline Chart

Graphic organizer

Check list

Group meeting

Discussion

online

Collaboration

form

Presentation Checklist

Presentation Rubric

Presentation Rubric

Model Rubric

Multimedia

presentation

Poster Competition