Mrs. Keadle JH Science Name____________________________________ Date __________________ Period________ Accommodations for Space Travel Research Presentation Notes While each group is presenting, take notes on their topic. You will turn this in for a grade. GROUP A - Leaving Earth Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations How does lift off and launch effect humans? Overcoming gravity What do we do to help astronauts handle lift off and launch? What is the slingshot effect? Slingshot Effect What is it used for and why? How does orbiting Earth effect astronauts? Orbiting How do astronauts handle these effects? How can the long distances and time in a space craft effect astronauts? Long Distances What can be done to help solve this problem? Between Planets 1 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP B – Effects of Microgravity on the Body Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations How does microgravity effect astronauts? Being Weightless What can astronauts do to stop negative effects of microgravity? How does microgravity effect human organs and blood flow? Physical Effects on What can astronauts do to stop negative effects on their organs Organs and Bloodflow and blood flow? How does microgravity effect the astronaut ’ s muscles and bones? Long Term Effects on Muscle and Bone What can astronauts do to stop negative effects on their organs and blood flow? 2 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP C – Pressure, Temperature and Atmosphere Changes Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations What are oxygen levels and temperatures in space? Space Suits Oxygen Supply and Temperature How do space suits help maintain oxygen and temperature levels? Maintenance What are pressures in space and how does radiation effect astronauts? Space Suits Pressure Control and How do space suits help maintain pressures and block radiation? Radiation Protection How does space effect an astronaut ’ s movement and flexibility? Space Suits Movement and What features do space suits have that help movement and Flexibility flexibility? 3 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP D – Space Food Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations What nutrition requirements do astronauts have? Nutritious Meals What types of meals do astronauts take into space? How does food and water react in microgravity? How to Eat How do astronauts eat? What happens to the sense of taste in space? Making Food Taste Good How are meals prepared to fix this problem? 4 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP E – Waste Management Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations What problems can there be with using the restroom in space? Toilets How are toilets made to fix these problems? How would a normal shower react in space? Showers How do astronauts clean themselves? What would the effects of garbage be in space? Garbage What is done with the garbage created in space? 5 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP F – Living and Working in Space Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations What problems could astronauts face trying to sleep? Sleeping How are those problems solved? What health issues can astronauts have in space? Personal Care How are astronaut ’ s medical needs taken care of? Can astronaut ’ s exercise in space? Health and Exercise How can they exercise and stay in shape in space? 6 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science GROUP G – Spacecraft Obstacle to Space Travel Effects on Humans and Accommodations What stresses does a shuttle go through during lift-off? Living and Work Areas How is the shuttle constructed to make it through lift-off What is orbiting? Sleeping Areas How does the shuttle or space station stay in orbit? What stresses does a spacecraft experience when re-entering Earth ’ s atmosphere? Hygiene and Personal Care How does the shuttle survive re-entry? 7 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science 1 What work of Sir Isaac Newton 2 The floating sensation helped others to understand and astronauts experience while in a overcome the obstacles of space environment is due to - modern space travel. F zero gravity. A The laws of Planetary motion. G microgravity. B The discovery of gravity. H gravity. C The invention of electromagnetism. J loss of gravity. D The construction of simple rockets. 3 Which statement best describes the effect of microgravity on an astronaut’s bone health? A The amount of physical stress on bones increases, resulting in bone deterioration. B The amount of physical stress on bones decreases, resulting in an increase in bone density. C The amount of physical stress on bones increases, resulting in an increase in bone density. D The amount of physical stress on bones decreases, resulting in bone deterioration. 8 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science 4 Which of the following is NOT 5 How can a model of the solar a limitation of the model? system be used in planning a trip from Earth to another F size of the Sun planet? G size of the planets A To estimate distance, travel time and fuel cost. H distances between planets B To anticipate the J number of planets frequency and occurrence of meteorites and other objects in space. C To map flight plans that avoid solar flare-ups and solar winds. D To predict possible emergencies astronauts may encounter during space travels. 9 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science 6 How does the space suit 8 Why do astronauts wear space backpack help astronauts suits in swimming pools before breathe in a space participating in manned space environment? explorations? F It maintains air pressure to F It allows them to work in a keep bodily fluids from frictionless environment. boiling. G Gravity of water is similar G It provides pure O 2 for to microgravity of space. inhaling and canisters to collect CO 2 . H The load of the backpack is lightened by water, allowing H It stabilizes and internal astronauts to more temperature of 22 ◦ C (72 ◦ F). easily practice space tasks. J It collects urine and solid J Wearing a spacesuit in wastes. water simulates the weightlessness of space. 7 The insulated feature of space 9 How does pressure in the suit layers are designed to - astronaut’s space suit help the body work? A protect from radiation. A The suit forces blood to B trap excessive CO 2 . certain parts of the body to counteract the absence of C regulate temperature. gravity. D provide pure O 2 . B The suit acts as an external pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat. C The suit regulates gas exchange between the oxygen pack and the astronaut. D The suit monitors the amount of O 2 to CO 2 in the blood. 10 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
Mrs. Keadle JH Science 10 All of the following are ways that atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT - F It shields the Earth from collisions. G It offers protection from radiation. H It maintains a constant temperature. J It allows for gas exchange between plants and animals. 11 When NASA sends probes to distant planets they will normally go to another planet first, even though the probe will not collect any data from the first planet. Why do they do this? A To take pictures of both planets B To make the trip longer C To shorten the trip using the first planet’s gravity to slingshot the satellite. D NASA does not do this. 11 Accommodations for Space Travel Presentation Notes
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