a) Research the qualifications and training required to be an astronaut
To become an astronaut a person must be physically and mentally fit. An astronaut must also be trustworthy, be reliable and have great communication skills. Finally an astronaut must be able to speak english and russian if landing on the Mir space station.
b) Research a current astronaut under the following headings
Name
Employer
Training
Country of residence
Past missions
Future missions
NASA has recently launched the phoenix mission. Research this mission under the following headings.
1. Objectives of the mission
The objectives of the phoenix mission was to search for life and/or water on mars.
2. Mission launch including spacecraft
Mission launch proceeded in August 4th in 2007. The spacecraft is classified as a lander and was called phoenix hence the name of the mission.
3. Currents events in the mission
There have been interesting events that have occured during this mission, one of those include the finding of shallow subsurface water ice which has been proven and suggests that there may be or has been life on the planet.
1. Has your image of Jesus changed during the project? How or Why not?
During the project my image of Jesus has become a little more clearer, because of all the activities we’ve been doing on him have clarified a few things.
2. What do you feel is the best way to portray an image of Jesus and why?
I think that the best way to portray an image of Jesus would be to show good people, things or feelings happening around us such as lovers or doves, etc. As this shows Jesus’ characteristics and love in the modern day form.
3. What have you enjoyed about the project so far and what would you do differently?
So far I have enjoyed creating and editing pictures of Jesus getting the feel of projects such as Photoshop and I don’t think I would do anything differently.
Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 4 answer the following questions.
1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why
I think that the best form of medium that allows me to best connect with Jesus is peaceful music because it’s relaxing and helps you to connect with him and think about him with a clear mind.
2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?
I think that there are many different forms of Jesus around the world because the story or image is change from person to person but in the end it’s what Jesus represents that really counts.
3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?
In Parramatta Marist, Jesus is portrayed as the holy Lord and the son of Mary. The one who guides and helps us everyday, and in return we respect his wishes and pray to him everyday.
4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?
I think the best artistic time period that represents my image of Jesus is the modern world we live in today as everything in my image can be clearly connected with todays society.
5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?
One image of Jesus that means alot to me is the cross that Jesus suffered on, i like it’s representation because it shows how much Jesus suffered for us and how much love he has for us.
6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.
The factors that currently shape my image of Jesus include love, either by parents, family or friends. This shapes my image because it reminds me of how much Jesus loved us and suffered just for us.
Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 4 answer the following questions.
1) What words and or images come to mind when you hear the word Jesus.
Words such as, peace, love, purity, forgiveness and holy come to mind when i hear Jesus. I picture Jesus on the cross, him healing the sick, white doves, halos and clouds.
2) Why might it be important for young people to identify with an image of Jesus?
To ensure that they understand what Jesus is about, his characteristics and the good that he has done in his lifetime.
3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?
I associate with images of Jesus whilst praying at anytime of the day and attending church on a Sunday.
Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 4 answer the following questions.
1. How many rubrics are there for this project?
There are 3 rubrics in this project they are, Group Task 1, Individual and Group.
2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?
To inform us of what we are going to be marked on, what aspects they are going to be looking for when grading us.
3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?
Follow through with everything the ‘A’ column asks for and complete everything it says to the best of your ability.
The movie ” Contact ” stared Jodie Foster as an astronomer who discovers signals from extraterrestrial intelligence and later makes contact. This character is rumoured to be based on a real – life SETI researcher, Jill Tarter. Research Jill’s contribution to the SETI program
1. List TWO problems that could occur from students selecting their own groups.
1. Students could be distracted, talking to much.
2. Students might distract each other whilst working.
2. Which type of student do you think would be selected first?
A student that work really well and does all the work given.
3. Why do you think they were selected first?
Because they get the work done and get the group good marks.
4. Which type of student do you was selected last?
A student that does not do much work at all and mucks around alot.
5. What beneficial characteristics can you offer to your group?
I complete work when given to me, although i prefer working at home. And when it’s time to do work, i don’t muck around.
6. List THREE things you personally would like to improve on during this project.
1. Work Ethic
2. Group Skills
3. Presentation Skills
Investigate other theories of the origin of the universe or suggest your own.
The Christian/Catholic religion beleive that God created the heavens and the earth, water and land, creatues and animals, humans and trees. Opposing the theory of the big bang proposed by Edwin Hubble. In the hindu religion there are many versions of the worlds creation one of them depict a god called Vishnu and servant Brahma. They beleive Brahma created earth and all it’s characteristics.
Research more about the Hubble Space Telescope. Gather information about
a) Hubble’s involvement in space research
Hubble was an american astronomer, he increased astronomers’ understanding of the universe by discovering other galaxies besides the milky way, detailed characteristics of redshifts etc.
b) What the space telescope does
The hubble space telescope has become one of the most important science projects ever, the telescope has gathered an estimated 260, 000 astronomical observations to date and 13, 000 astronomical objects have been observed by hundreds of groups of scientists.
c) Where it is
Currently at 12:03pm May 20th the telescope is just east of the U.S., but travels at 5 miles per second so will not be there for long.
d) What Hubble’s constant is
H0 is Hubble’s constant and corresponds to the value of H. Hubble’s constant is a statement in physical cosmology it explains that the redshift in light coming from distant galaxies is proportional to their distance.
