Space Day Activities and Astronaut Insights

The video covers a Space Day event at Dollar B Elementary School, where students interact with NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins aboard the International Space Station. Students ask questions about space science, food in space, and the effects of gravity on height. The event includes various space-themed activities, aiming to inspire future astronauts and engineers.

Who was the NASA astronaut that students interacted with during Space Day?

• Chris Hadfield

• Jessica Watkins

• Scott Kelly

• Peggy Whitson

How long did the school plan for the Space Day event?

• One month

• Two months

• Four to five months

• A year

What is one of the favorite space foods mentioned by the astronaut?

• Pizza

• Strawberries

• Pasta

• Ice cream

How many sunrises and sunsets do astronauts experience daily on the ISS?

• 16

• 12

• 8

• 24

What happens to the human spine in space?

• It bends more

• It becomes shorter

• It remains the same

• It straightens out and makes you taller

What did students learn about the moon phases in space?

• They are slower than on Earth

• They are similar to Earth but faster

• They are completely different from Earth

• They do not exist in space

What did students find surprising about sleeping in space?

• They don't sleep at all

• They sleep standing up

• They sleep in a special chamber

• They use a clock to manage time

What activity did students participate in during Space Day?

• Designing space suits

• Stomp rockets and making mission badges

• Building model rockets

• Watching space movies

What was the purpose of the Space Day event at the school?

• To inspire future astronauts and engineers

• To celebrate a holiday

• To entertain students

• To teach students about history

What was the reaction of students to having their questions answered by an astronaut?

• Bored

• Indifferent

• Excited and inspired

• Confused