TERM – 3RD TERM
WEEK FIVE
Class: Junior Secondary School 1
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: BASIC SCIENCE
Topic: SPACE TRAVEL
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define space travel
- Identify the purpose of Space Travel
- Identify the dangers of Space Travel
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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STUDENT’S
ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
INTRODUCTION
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The teacher explains the meaning of space travel.
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Students pay
attention
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STEP 2
EXPLANATION
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Teacher discusses the purpose of Space travel
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Students pay
attention and
participate
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STEP 3
DEMONSTRATION
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Teacher discusses the dangers of Space travel.
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Students pay
attention and
participate
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STEP 4
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a summarized
note on the board
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The students
copy the note in
their books
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NOTE
SPACE TRAVEL
Meaning of Space Travel
Space travel refers to the journey of human-made spacecraft beyond Earth's atmosphere into outer space. It encompasses various activities, including satellite launches, manned missions to other celestial bodies (such as the Moon and Mars), space exploration, and scientific research conducted in space.
Purpose of Space Travel
- Exploration and Discovery: One of the primary purposes of space travel is to explore and discover the mysteries of the universe.
- Scientific Research: Space travel enables scientific research in microgravity environments, providing unique opportunities to study phenomena that cannot be observed or replicated on Earth.
- Technological Innovation: Space travel drives technological innovation by challenging engineers and scientists to develop advanced spacecraft, propulsion systems, life support systems, communication technologies, and materials that can withstand the harsh conditions of space.
- Inspiration and Education: Space travel inspires and captivates people around the world, igniting curiosity, wonder, and imagination.
- Space Colonization and Settlement: Space travel lays the groundwork for future human colonization and settlement of other celestial bodies, such as the Moon and Mars.
Dangers of Space Travel
The following are the dangers associated with space travel:
- Astronauts face numerous health risks associated with space travel, including exposure to cosmic radiation, microgravity-induced physiological changes, muscle and bone loss, radiation exposure, and psychological stress.
- Space travel contributes to the accumulation of space debris, including defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions.
- Space missions involve complex and high-risk operations, including rocket launches and spacecraft maneuvers. Launch failures, malfunctions, and accidents can result in the loss of spacecraft, payloads, and, in some cases, human lives.
- Astronauts experience isolation and confinement during long-duration space missions, which can have psychological effects such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts.
- Space travel has environmental impacts, including the release of pollutants during rocket launches, the depletion of natural resources, and the generation of space debris.
EVALUATION: 1. Define space travel.
- Mention 5 purpose for space travel.
- Identify 5 dangers of space travel
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively
