Dive into the cosmos with 'Space Exploration: Is It Worth It?'. This engaging 24-page book is designed for Year Level 4 students, illuminating the vital questions surrounding space exploration. From the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe to the pressing need to focus on Earth’s issues, this text opens a dialogue about the multifaceted perspectives on exploring outer space. With topics ranging from the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station to the consequences of space junk, this book serves as a persuasive gateway to understanding our solar system. Each page is an educational treasure, highlighting the benefits of space exploration for global innovations such as GPS navigation and environmental monitoring of climate change. Our well-structured reading strategies help students master complex vocabulary such as 'galaxies', 'solar system', and 'weightlessness', further enhancing their literary capabilities. Supported by lesson plans and paired texts that delve into ocean conservation, this resource is a part of the award-winning 'Flying Start to Literacy' program. Get ready to inspire curiosity and critical thinking about our universe and Earth’s future. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781761073342. Year: 2021. Publisher: ECPP. Pages: 24.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761073342
Year: 2021
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
Should we continue to explore space?In awe of spaceFocus on Earth, not spaceExploring space: The benefits to usEarth from spaceSpace junk Year Level:  4Reading Level: SText Type:  PersuasiveContent vocabulary: atmosphere climate change specialist cosmos explore/ation/ed/er galaxies global GPS Hubble Space Telescope International Space Station moon NASA navigation orbit/ing planets Remove Debris rockets satellites solar system space space junk spacecraft stars universe weightlessnessKey concepts:People have different perspectives about exploring space.Space exploration is costly.Space exploration has led to many important discoveries and inventions.Reading strategies: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.Paired text: Exploring Space / Ocean RescuePaired title ISBN: 9781761073151Supporting material:  Lesson Plan - Space Exploration: Is It Worth it? (9781761073588)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills.Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an info