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The Space Telescope — Passage

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RL.3.1
RL.2.1
RL.4.6
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This fascinating passage explores space telescope technology, aligning with NGSS standards for earth and space sciences. The narrative explains how space telescopes work and why they're positioned above Earth's atmosphere. Through the description of repair missions, students learn about the maintenance challenges of space technology and the importance of astronomical observations. The passage effectively combines astronomy concepts with engineering challenges while maintaining student engagement through vivid descriptions of space images.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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The class gathered around a large cylinder-shaped object with a mirror-like surface and complex instruments attached to its sides. A screen nearby showed stunning images of colorful galaxies and glowing nebulas.

 

"This is a model of a space telescope," Alex said. "Unlike telescopes on Earth, space telescopes orbit high above our planet's atmosphere, where they can take crystal-clear pictures of distant stars and galaxies."

 

"How do scientists fix it if something breaks?" Tim wondered.

 

"Sometimes astronauts have to go on special repair missions," Alex answered. "They wear their spacesuits and float in space while making repairs. It's like doing a puzzle while swimming, except in space!"

What shape was the space telescope?

SquareTriangleCylinderSphere

Why are space telescopes put above Earth's atmosphere?

To be closer to the starsTo take clearer picturesTo save moneyTo avoid rain

How do astronauts fix the space telescope?

They bring it back to EarthThey use remote controlsThey go on repair missions in spacesuitsThey send robots to fix it

What did Alex compare repairing the telescope to?

Building with blocksDoing a puzzle while swimmingPlaying a video gameFixing a car

Common core standards covered

RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RL.4.6
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

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