7 June - 13 June

Kia ora...students and welcome to week 6, iFor this week you will explore and focus on the idea Space Tourism. 

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Understood the definition of this concept 
• Distinguished the difference between tourism and a tourist
• Examined what is the virgin Galactic
• Researched  the economic impacts space tourism may bring to a country
• Indicated my view on the pros and cons of space travel
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Activities:

1. In your view what is space tourism. Research the deeper meaning of this concept.
2. When did this idea take off and for what reasons?
3. Define what is a tourist and the definition of tourism? Do you think these concepts ideally link to space tourism? Why?
4. Research the Virgin Galactic. Provide a short summary on this expedition.Watch this to support your answer: 
   
   

   Who We Are - Virgin Galactic

   www.virgingalactic.com › who-we-are

   

   4:00

   We are the world's first commercial spaceline and vertically integrated aerospace company. With our sister ...

   Jun 25, 2017 - Uploaded by Virgin Galactic
   
   
5. What could be the various benefits space tourism could bring  to a country> ie consider the economic, social, political and scientific benefits.
   

   The Economic Benefits of Space Tourism - NASA/ADS

6. Also consider the challenges space tourism can bring onto people, the environment, economic challenges and possible treats to space? Consider examining the concept" Leaving behind a carbon foot print in space?
7. See these video and provide your views: 
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   Space tourism will lift-off in 2018 | The Economist - YouTube

   www.youtube.com › watch

   

   5:45

   Transcript. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has ...

   Nov 9, 2017 - Uploaded by The Economist

   
   

   How Close Are We To Space Tourism? - YouTube

   www.youtube.com › watch

   

   4:10

   Going to space on vacation might be a reality sooner than you think. ... Click here to visit our frequently asked ...

   Apr 18, 2017 - Uploaded by Seeker
8. Read this article and  on space tourism  and also indicate your view points ie in support or against this idea:

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   Opinion: Space Tourism - Pros & Cons | Pegasus Magazine

   www.ucf.edu › pegasus › space-tourism

   UCF professors debate the pros & cons of space tourism: adventure, boosting the economy & making people more aware of the vulnerability of our planet.
9. Fun activity: 

Homework:
Write here...

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• • We are PLANNING... to create a model that represents life on another planet.so that we can demonstrate our innovative and creative skills.
  • We are planning to create a comic strip that links with this model so that we can share our ideas with others .