Unit 2 Small Group Introduction

Unit 2 Small Group Introduction

Open Ended

What steps can students take to make the group enjoyable and successful?

Open Ended

What do students do that make the group less enjoyable or less successful?

Open Ended

Based on the information and image, what do you predict this text will be about?

Open Ended

In your opinion, what will it take to make space travel accessible to normal people? (Think money, time, etc.)

Open Ended

Identify 2 reasons why space exploration is important.

Open Ended

What makes one person more suited to become an astronaut than another? What qualities would a person need to travel in space?

Open Ended

Look up Sally Ride. List at least one interesting fact about her life pertaining to NASA.

Open Ended

In your opinion, what makes space so interesting to humans?

Poll

Should we allow private companies (such as SpaceX) to explore space?

• Yes, we should encourage exploration.

• No, that should be NASA's job.

• I'm not sure.

Once you know your group...

• Find a place to be in the classroom with them

• STAY IN THIS PLACE, except to get textbooks

• Choose a manager

• Decide who will have the other roles

• Managers, fill out the Small Group Roles survey

• IF YOU ARE A GROUP OF ONE, skip this survey.

• When you're ready, open the slides for "Future of Space Exploration..." and hop to it!

Groups for Period 1/2

• Myla

• David

• Draven

• Shawn, Carter, Ray

• Kylan, Angel, Serenity, Marlee

• Bella, Lexi, Alydia, Kaylee

• Briana & Olivia

Groups for Period 3/4

• Anthony

• Robbie & Ben

• Raegan & Angel

• Gabe & Ryan

• Jayce, Braxton, & Eli

• Rayshawn, Colton, & Debo

• Ellee, Aleigh, Josie, & Abigail

Groups for Period 8/9

• Eden, Allison, Grace, Quinn

• Marie, Lilli, Megan

• Alivia, Garrett, Nick

• Tony, Myles, Tray'von

• Amya, Skyler, Nateyvia, Gracie

• Rachael, Alyssa, Skylyn