SNC1D+Astronomy+Assignment

Over the course of **two** periods you will conduct research on a space related technology developed by Canadians or a famous Canadian astronaut. You will be assessed on how well you collect, organize and record relevant information on research topics from various **credible** sources (i.e. CSA, NASA) (Note: Wikipedia is not a credible source) In groups of two, Choose one of the following technologies or astronauts to research.

1) [|International Space Station] 2) [|Canadarm2] 3) [|Mars Phoenix] 4) [|RADARSAT II] 5) Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking ( [|SARSAT] ) 6) [|Artemis Jr]. - Built by Neptec in Kanata, Ontario 7) [|SCISAT] 8) Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility ( [|CESRF] ) - Guelph 9) [|Chris Hadfield] 10) [|Julie Payette] 11) [|Marc Garneau] 12) [|ComDev] 13) [|Telesat] 14) [|Astro-H] 15) [|MOST] - Also BRITE constellation of satellites 16) [|NEOSSat]

Once you have your selection approved by the teacher, begin by using the hyperlink supplied to gather information about your choice. See digital version of this document on the course website.
 * These are the questions you should answer in your research (see rubric): **

Once you have found all answers for your questions create the following __deliverables:__ Please see the rubric for how you will be assessed on this project/presentation.
 * 1) 1. Briefly state what the technology/person is/does. (for technology - When did/will the technology come into service? Which group/company makes it?) (for person - Who is this person? What is their title and educational background? When did they become an astronaut?)
 * 2) 2. What **__contribution(s)__** did/does this person/technology have to give Earth. What contributions does/has the person/technology make/made to Earth's environment and other practical challenges.? i.e. Why are they/is it important? (try to think about the environment, challenges, cost, hazards, research in your response)
 * 3) 3. What credentials/capabilities does this person/technology have that makes them/it important to Canadians?
 * 4) 4. What other things can be discussed that are interesting about this technology/person?
 * 5) 5. How can someone learn more? Give links to **at least** two other credible sources for information.
 * 6) 6. Explain what are some major dates of importance upcoming or in the past related to your person/technology (i.e. mission launch dates, etc.)?
 * 1) 1. __ A student handout: __ This will be a 1-2 page summary that will be given out to each student in your class that summarizes your findings. Include a photo on the handout with the source in a caption.
 * 2) 2. __ A Presentation: __ A 3-5 min. presentation in front of the class to give details on the person/technology. This should be done in a creative manner employing any of the following: visuals/models/music/a digital presentation such as PowerPoint/Prezi.
 * 3) 3. __ A bibliography: __ This printed reference page lists your sources in [|APA style] and is submitted at the beginning of the presentation to the teacher.