Danger!

Why are astronauts living on a volcano?

• They are testing rockets.

• Studying how people react to spending time in space.

• They are building equipment in a dangerous environment like Mars.

• They are researching living in high altitudes.

What makes travel to Mars especially difficult?

• We don’t have the technology.

• The trip takes 8 months.

• Getting supplies isn’t easy.

• Deep space is too cold.

What happens to the human brain when it’s bored?

• It sleeps.

• It daydreams.

• It gains intelligence.

• It becomes depressed.

• It becomes unconscious.

Why is chronic boredom dangerous in space?

• Astronauts might quit working.

• Astronauts might get frustrated.

• Astronauts will take risks that are unsafe.

• Astronauts stop taking care of themselves.

How can astronauts combat boredom?

• Eat and drink more

• Counting the days until they go home.

• Occupying themselves with a lot of work.

• Communicating continuously with others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the best definition for chronic?

• Continuing for a long time

• Originating in the brain

• Causing pain

• Existing since birth

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If Dan’s arm pain is excruciating, what can be said?

• It comes and goes

• He can still play sports

• He should be better soon

• The pain is very intense

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If you hate the monotony of a chore, what is true?

• It’s difficult

• It’s unexpected

• It has no variety

• It doesn’t pay well

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is boredom in space a problem?

• The brain wants something to do?

• The body loses function

• Astronauts lose interest in their mission.

• Astronauts become argumentative.

Why is Antarctica a place of interest to scientists?

• It’s adventurous

• It’s isolated and high risk

• It’s difficult to travel to safely

• It’s cold and dark

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1