Major Tom's Space Experience Analysis

Major Tom's Space Experience Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video features Commander Hadfield singing about Major Tom's space journey. It begins with preparations for launch, followed by Major Tom's reflections while floating in space. The narrative concludes with Major Tom's return to Earth and his final thoughts. The song captures the emotions and experiences of space travel, highlighting themes of exploration, isolation, and the beauty of Earth from afar.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Major Tom instructed to do before commencing his journey?

Contact Ground Control

Lock the Soyuz hatch and put on his helmet

Put on his space suit

Check the fuel levels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ground Control say about Major Tom's achievements?

He has failed the mission

He has made significant progress

He needs to improve

He has really made the grade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Major Tom describe his experience in space?

As a peculiar way of floating

As a routine task

As a thrilling adventure

As a dangerous mission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Major Tom notice about the stars?

They are moving rapidly

They are not visible

They look very different today

They are very bright

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling does Major Tom experience after traveling a long distance?

Excitement

Confusion

Fear

Stillness

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ground Control repeatedly ask Major Tom?

If he needs assistance

If he is ready to return

If he can hear them

If he is enjoying the view

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Major Tom's final observation about Earth?

It is covered in clouds

It is red and barren

It is blue and there is nothing left to do

It is green and full of life