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BTN: Living on the International Space Station

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BTN: Living on the International Space Station

SUBJECTS:  Science

YEARS:  5–6, 9–10


What would it be like to live on a space station?

In this clip you'll see footage of astronauts on the International Space Station and discover what their daily life is like.

You'll also find out about how the space station was built and about some important research being done there.


Things to think about

  1. 1.What would it be like living in space? What are some of the issues you would have to overcome if you lived in a space station? Can people live in space permanently? Why or why not?
  2. 2.How many countries are involved in the setting up of the International Space Station? How is it like a jigsaw puzzle? What are some of the regular tasks the astronauts undertake on the space station? What have the girls in the clip sent into space? What does Greg, the astronaut, say is the main variable being tested in these experiments?
  3. 3.What if it was you in space? What experiment would you like to conduct? Write a journal entry describing your life and work on the International Space Station, including how you might deal with any problems that arise in daily life and with your experiment.
  4. 4.Find out more about the International Space Station by visiting the NASA website. Research the work being carried out, and how crew members leave and join the station. Visit Australia's Young Astronauts Space Schools site to find out about pursuing a career in space or science.



Date of broadcast: 23 Sep 2008


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