Keystone Academy Libraries: MS Science: Grade 6 Sending Humans to Another Planet/Moon

Possible Keywords for Sending Humans to Another Planet/Moon

Some possible keywords for searches about sending humans to another planet/moon: planets, asteroids, space exploration, space travel, astronauts, solar system, dwarf planets, moon, Pluto, Mars, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, spaceflight, astronomy, spacecraft.

Books in the Middle School Library About Sending Humans to Another Planet/Moon

Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780763656096
Publication Date: 2011-09-27

Keystone Middle School Science Databases About Sending Humans to Another Planet/Moon

BrainPOP
BrainPOP is an educational website with over 1,000 short animated movies, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, mathematics, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
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Asteroids
t’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s — an asteroid!
Moon
Is the moon really made out of cheese?
Solar System
How we did we all get here?
Spaceflight
Ever wonder how spaceships leap off the planet and fly into outer space?

Britannica ImageQuest
Imagery and clip art materials (infographics, signs and symbols, graphic concepts, and cool vector illustrations) all are rights-cleared for educational, non-commercial use.
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Moon
First-quarter moon phase, in which one quarter of the moon is illuminated.
Planets
Computer illustration showing the planets and sun.
Space exploration, artwork
Space exploration. Computer artwork showing a futuristic space-craft travelling towards alien stars.

Britannica School
Britannica School provides general encyclopedia information. It is good for finding information about a topic when you begin research. It includes up-to-date information sources and allows you to move easily to material of higher or lower reading levels as needed.
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Space Exploration
The exploration of space is among the most fascinating ventures of modern times.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The space age began on Oct. 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made Earth satellite.
Apollo 13
The third mission planned by the United States to land astronauts on the Moon was Apollo 13, which launched on April 11, 1970.
Space Shuttle
A partially reusable rocket-launched vehicle, a space shuttle is designed to go into orbit around Earth, to transport people and cargo to and from orbiting spacecraft, and to glide to a runway landing on its return to Earth’s surface.

Newsela
Newsela is a reading tool that provides news articles designed to match a student's reading level.
Only for Faculty and students.
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Primary Sources: Math error led to loss of NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter
The Mars Climate Orbiter was a spacecraft launched by NASA in 1998. Its goal was to orbit Mars and study the Martian climate, atmosphere, and changes on the surface.
A trailblazing moment: China lands on the dark side of the moon
The shadowy part of the moon has the blinking lights of a new visitor.
What will humans eat on Mars?
In 2002, entrepreneur Elon Musk founded a private space transportation company called SpaceX.
Why NASA is expanding its "Veggie" space program
Like any good parental figure, NASA is making sure its astronauts are eating their vegetables.

PebbleGoNext Science
PebbleGo Next Science is for science researchers in grades 3-6. It is a comprehensive digital resource tailored to meet the needs and curriculum of science students.
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Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
The sun, the planets, and even the dwarf planets are the biggest parts of the solar system.
Dwarf Planets
Dwarf planets are worlds in our solar system that don't quite meet the definition of a "planet."
Moon
The moon is a familiar sight in our sky.
Planets
Articles and videos about all the planets.
Space Exploration
The universe is bigger than we can imagine.

World Book Online
World Book is a general information encyclopedia database with an American slant. Use this source to find out about your topic when you begin research.
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Astronaut
Astronaut is a person who pilots a spacecraft or works in space, particularly in the space program of the United States.
International Space Station
International Space Station is a large, inhabited Earth satellite that more than 15 nations are operating in space.
Rocket
Rocket is a type of engine that pushes itself forward or upward by producing thrust.
Space exploration
Space exploration is our human response to curiosity about Earth, the moon, the planets, the sun and other stars, and the galaxies.

Websites About Sending Humans to Another Planet/Moon

Apollo 13 Mission
This mission was planned as a precision lunar landing in the Fra Mauro highlands with the primary objectives of exploring the Moon, surveying and sampling the Imbrium Basin, deploying and activating the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP), further developing the capability to work in the lunar environment, and photographing candidate exploration sites.
Cool Jobs: Exploring the solar system
These scientists are solving mysteries about our planet’s neighborhood.
The Decade of Mars: How the 2020s May Be a New Era of Red Planet Exploration
Big things may happen on the Red Planet in the next 10 years
How Much Are NASA's Space Shuttles Worth?
On the surface, NASA's storied space shuttles appear to be priceless, but actually there is a very real price tag associated with the iconic winged spaceships.
Meet Arrokoth, the Most Distant Object Ever Explored
Hopefully you weren't too attached to "2014 MU69," because the most distant object ever explored has a new name.
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA's $200M Spacesuit Problem Threatens Its Deep-Space Exploration Plans
NASA has a spacesuit problem.
Pluto's famous heart powers icy winds on the dwarf planet
The heart is pumping nitrogen-dominated air around Pluto.
Return to Space
NASA is readying the space shuttle Discovery for its first launch in more than 2 years.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Articles and more about space and exploration.
Space.com
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier.
Space Exploration
For centuries, people dreamed about leaving Earth and travelling to other worlds.
Space Exploration
Space exploration is the human endeavor to explore outer space beyond Earth using space technology and astronomy.
Spacex
Spacex designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
What to wear on Mars
NASA has unveiled the design of its next-gen space suit.
Why the Deep Space Atomic Clock Is Key for Future Space Exploration
We all intuitively understand the basics of time. Every day we count its passage and use it to schedule our lives.

NoodleTools

NoodleTools
NoodleTools is an online tool designed to help you plan, complete, and collaborate on projects. One of the most popular features is its citation creation application. This feature helps you create a bibliography in MLA or APA format. lt also helps you take notes and organize your paper. Log in with your school Google email address.