Astronaut Training and Space Exploration

The video tutorial introduces first graders to the history of space exploration, focusing on key terms like astronaut, launch, and rockets. It covers the early development of rockets, the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, and significant achievements in space travel, such as the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, and the first American, Alan Shepard. The video also discusses the rigorous training and challenges astronauts face. It concludes with instructions for students to complete a Google form.

What is an astronaut?

• A person who studies stars

• A person trained to travel into space

• A person who launches satellites

• A scientist who builds rockets

What did the Chinese invent that was crucial for space exploration?

• Space suits

• Rockets using gunpowder

• Satellites

• Telescopes

Which country launched the first man-made object into orbit?

• United States

• China

• Soviet Union

• Germany

What was the name of the first satellite launched by the Soviet Union?

• Vostok 1

• Apollo 11

• Sputnik 1

• Explorer 1

Who was the first person to travel into space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• Yuri Gagarin

• John Glenn

What was the name of the spacecraft that Alan Shepard traveled in?

• Vostok 1

• Apollo 11

• Gemini 3

• Freedom 7

What does the word 'astronaut' mean?

• Moon walker

• Star sailor

• Space traveler

• Rocket pilot

What are some of the challenges astronauts face in space?

• No gravity

• Extreme temperatures and no air

• Lack of food

• No communication with Earth

What kind of training do astronauts undergo?

• Building rockets

• Studying astronomy

• Running on treadmills and other physical tests

• Learning to fly planes

Why do astronauts wear special suits?

• To look like superheroes

• To communicate with mission control

• To protect against space debris

• To survive the extreme conditions of space