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Canadian Space Resource Centre| Presentation Topics

Presentation Topics

Grade 6

Presentation Title	Curriculum Connections	Description
A Tour of Our Solar System	2.4 Appropriate vocabulary 3.1 Components of the solar system - Sun - Earth - planets - what happened to Pluto 3.2 Bodies that emit light Bodies that reflect light 3.4 Tools and devices needed for space exploration - Hubble space telescope 3.5 Relative positions and motions - Earth - Moon - Sun - eclipses - phases of the Moon	Astronomy – Advanced This presentation is designed as a lead-in to the grade 6-space unit. Take a virtual tour of our Solar System and examine our galactic backyard . This presentation focuses on the characteristics of the Sun, and the planets. Explains what happened to Pluto, and how the motion of the Sun, Earth and Moon causes eclipses and phases of the Moon.
Voyage to the Planets	2.4 Appropriate vocabulary 3.1 Components of the solar system - Sun - Earth - planets - what happened to Pluto 3.5 Relative positions and motions - Earth - Moon - Sun	Astronomy – Beginner This presentation is designed for students who have no real understanding of the basic concepts of Earth and Space systems. This presentation will focus on the number of planets, how they move (axis and orbits), and the differences between the 8 planets; explain the importance and relationship between the Sun, Earth and Moon.
The Right Stuff Eh	1.1 Contribution of Canadians - Canadian astronauts - John H Chapman - Helen Hogg 1.2 Social & Environmental costs - Canadarm - partner on ISS - satellites 2.3 Appropriate vocabulary 3.4 Tools and devices needed for space exploration	Canadian Contributions Canada was the third country to have a satellite in orbit. This presentation will focus on Canada's rich space history from satellites to the International Space Station, from John Chapman to Julie Payette.
To Boldly Go	1.1 Contributions of Canadian astronauts 2.3 Challenges of space exploration to humans and how we overcome them 3.3 How humans meet their basic needs in space - air - water - food - fluid Shift - disorientation - muscle & bone loss 3.4 Tools and devices needed for space exploration - Canadarm - spacecraft - space suits	Human Space Exploration – Advanced Space is not a place where humans were meant to live and work. This presentation will focus on how humans have met their basic needs in space from the Mercury Program until the present. The challenges of human space exploration and the tools and devices developed for space will also be discussed.
The Eagle has Landed	1.1 Contributions of Canadian astronauts 2.3 Challenges of space exploration to humans and how we overcome them 3.4 Tools and devices needed for space exploration - Canadarm - spacecraft - space suits	Human Space Exploration – Beginner This presentation will focus on the basics of how humans have over come the challenges of getting to, living and working in the vacuum of space. The reality that the Moon is the farthest humans have traveled, the contributions of Canada to space exploration and the Canadian astronauts will also be presented.

Grade 9

Presentation Title	Curriculum Connections	Description
To Infinity and Beyond	2.1 Appropriate Terminology - astronomical Unit - light Year 2.2 Simulation & Star charts to determine celestial objects visible in the night sky 2.5 Compare properties of celestial objects visible in the night sky - size & classification of stars - solar wind - size planets - planet composition 3.1 Theoretical evidence relating to the origin & evolution of the Universe - big bang 3.2 Theoretical evidence relating to the formation of the solar system 3.3 Major components of the solar system - planets - Sun - Pluto / dwarf planets - galaxies 3.4 The Sun’s composition and energy source - fusion - magnetosphere 3.5 Astronomical phenomena - aurora Borealis - comets	Astronomy – Academic This presentation is a good lead in to the Earth and Space Science-The Study of the Universe strand of the curriculum. Topics such as what a dwarf planet is, how the sun works and its interaction with Earth, what black holes are, what a light year is and how big the Universe is, will be presented.
From the Earth to the Moon	1.1 Contribution of Canadians on space research, technology and exploration 1.2 The costs, hazards and benefits of space exploration	Human Space Exploration – Academic What does it take to go from the Earth to the Moon, or beyond? The costs, benefits and hazards of human space exploration will be explored. Concepts such as: gravity, microgravity, free fall, fluid shift and living in the the vacuum of space will be presented.
Magnificent Desolation	2.1 Appropriate Terminology - Astronomical Unit - galaxies - The universe 2.2 Patterns in the night sky - constellations - phases of the moon 2.3 Characteristics of objects in the Universe - size stars - size planets - planet composition - galaxies 3.1 Major components of the Universe, their motion and distances - size of the solar system - the nearest star - galaxies 3.2 Characteristics and properties of celestial objects in our solar system - planets - Sun - Pluto / dwarf planets 3.3 Factors that make Earth well suited for the existence of life. - distance from Sun - atmosphere - magnetosphere 3.4 Characteristics of the Sun and the effects on Earth’s atmosphere 3.5 Causes of major astronomical phenomena - aurora borealis - eclipses - meteor showers	Astronomy – Applied This presentation is a good lead in to the Earth and Space Science-Space exploration strand of the curriculum. Topics such as what a dwarf planet is, how big our Sun is compared to other stars, how long it would take us to get to the next nearest star, the characteristics of the planets and what makes Earth so suitable for life will be presented.
One Small Step	1.1 The challenges associated with space exploration Materials and technologies developed for space 1.2 The contributions of Canadians to space exploration - Canadarm - Canadian astronauts - Satellites	Human Space Exploration – Applied This presentation will focus on the basics of how humans have over come the challenges of living and working in the vacuum of space. The contributions of Canada to space exploration and the Canadian astronauts will also be presented.

General Interest

Presentation Title	Curriculum Connections	Description
Mission to Mars	Suitable for any grade that is investigating the planets of our Solar System.	Why are we so fascinated with Mars? Will humans ever set foot on the red planet? This presentation will focus on our fascination with the red planet, from early science fiction to the future of Martian exploration.
A Brief Explanation of Everything Related to Space…Almost.	Good background information for any grade.	Remember all those space questions that the students ALWAYS ask? Like why does the flag on the moon flap if there is no air? What is a Black hole and is it a gateway to another Universe? Is there life on Mars? Has a student ever asked a space question that you couldn’t answer? This presentation will provide the answers to the most frequently asked space questions.
Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has Landed	Good background information for any grade	There are a lot of misconceptions about space science, astronomy and space exploration. This presentation will address the most common misconceptions about space exploration and astronomy. Topics such as the: Gravity / microgravity Big Bang Space is empty Black Holes Exposure to space Dark side of the Moon will be presented
Houston, we have an answer	Suitable for any grade	Are your students flooding you with space questions that you can’t find the answers to? This presentation involves you (the teacher) collecting space questions from the students ahead of time and forwarding them on to me. I will then develop a specific presentation for your class answering their specific questions. When possible I will incorporate images, video, activities, demonstration or models. Two weeks lead-time is recommended. Questions should be forwarded to me via e-mail in one batch.