Space Exploration and History Quiz

What is one of the reasons Houston is considered important?

• It is the birthplace of Michael Jackson.

• It is a major hub for space exploration.

• It is known for its cold weather.

• It is the capital of Texas.

Who were the three astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission?

• Chris Hadfield, Tim Peake, Scott Kelly

• Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Peggy Whitson

• Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins

• Yuri Gagarin, Alan Shepard, John Glenn

What was the name of the first satellite sent into space by Russia?

• Apollo

• Voyager

• Hubble

• Sputnik

How many Apollo missions did it take to successfully land on the moon?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What famous phrase was said during the first moon landing?

• To infinity and beyond!

• That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

• The eagle has landed.

• Houston, we have a problem.

What activity are students asked to perform to simulate a space launch?

• Build a model spaceship

• Sing a space song

• Shake their chairs

• Draw a rocket

What is the gravity on the moon compared to Earth?

• The same

• Twice as strong

• Half as strong

• One sixth of Earth's gravity

What are students encouraged to do during the class discussion and planning time?

• Write a poem about space

• Watch a documentary about space

• Create a story with a beginning, middle, and end

• Draw a picture of a rocket

What resources are provided for the writing exercise?

• Recounts tailored to different levels

• A guide to building rockets

• A map of the solar system

• A list of space movies

What is the teacher planning to do after the lesson?

• Find some ice cream

• Go for a swim

• Visit a museum

• Read a book