Lesson 31-32

Open Ended

Do Now: What is a myth?

Fill in the Blanks

The goddess who helped Bellerophon in the myth was

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an element of a myth as described in 'Pegasus and Bellerophon'?

• The story takes place in the future.

• The story has a single author.

• The story includes fantastic events, such as riding a winged horse.

• The story is based on true events.

Open Ended

Explain how the myth of Pegasus and Bellerophon uses fantastic events to convey its message. Provide examples from the story.

Multiple Select

What are two lessons that the myth 'Pegasus and Bellerophon' teaches us about how people in the past explained what they saw in space?

• People used stories to explain natural phenomena.

• People believed in scientific explanations for stars.

• People thought gods ruled space and created stars.

• People ignored the night sky.

Multiple Choice

According to the directions for research, what should you do after rereading the questions your group is researching about the moon?

• Write a summary of the moon's history.

• Select three post-it notes with the best evidence to answer your question.

• Draw a picture of the moon.

• Present your findings to the class.

Open Ended

With a partner, choose a myth to retell. Take turns recounting the events of the myth in sequence. Explain how the myth helped people of long ago learn about space.

Fill in the Blanks

The polarity on your gravity belt is

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Multiple Choice

What did Danny and Walter find in the living room in the story 'Zathura'?

• A board game and a card

• A spaceship and a map

• A telescope and a book

• A robot and a puzzle

Multiple Choice

Why might it be helpful to use the pronoun 'them' when referring to Mission Control?

• Because Mission Control is made up of many people

• Because Mission Control is a single person

• Because 'them' is easier to spell

• Because 'them' refers to objects

Open Ended

How does the use of pronouns help make writing about the moon mission clearer and less repetitive?

Multiple Select

Which of the following sentences use pronouns correctly?

• She turned the men to stone. She refers to Medusa.

• He flew through the starry sky. He refers to Pegasus.

• They rode Pegasus. They refers to Perseus and Bellerophon.

• It protected him from Medusa. It refers to Perseus's shield.

Open Ended

Write a compound sentence using a pronoun related to the story of Perseus or Medusa.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tool or material used by Vija Celmins in her studio, according to the video?

• Paintbrushes

• Printing plates

• Digital software

• Canvas

Open Ended

How does Vija Celmins' quotation about painting help you understand her approach to art?

Fill in the Blanks

The artist Joseph Cornell makes us think about the difference between outer space and

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Multiple Select

Which facts about space are suggested by the artworks 'Starfield Object Box' and 'Space'?

• Space is mysterious and vast

• Stars form recognizable patterns

• Space can be represented in different artistic forms

• Space is only explored by scientists

Open Ended

Reflecting on both 'Starfield Object Box' and 'Space', how have these texts developed your knowledge or made you wonder about something in space?

Open Ended

How has Pearson-Maron’s assemblage and Van Gogh’s piece added to your understanding of how people learn about space?

Open Ended

If you were the artist, would you choose these or different titles for your artwork? Why? What might be other possible titles?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' and Pearson-Maron's 'The Astronaut'?

• Both use color to represent space.

• Both depict actual astronomical objects.

• Both are created using the same artistic technique.

• Both are inspired by real events.

Open Ended

In your opinion, should Starry Night or The Astronaut be added to an exhibit about space?

Open Ended

How do artists and writers help people learn about space?

Open Ended

How do people learn about space?