Here is my maths task for the week!

Living the Dream

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

 

1. What does NASA stand for?

 

1. a) North American Space Association  
2. b) National Aeronautical & Space Administration
3. c) National American Sports Association
4. d) No Aliens Seen Anywhere

 

2. What is Mana Vautier’s job at NASA? 

 

1. a) Astronaut Engineer        b) Aeronautics Agent
2. c) Aeronautic Engineer   d) Aeronautics Agent

 

3. What caused the space shuttle Columbia to crash in February 2003?

 

1. a) was not flown correctly b) damage to right wing
2. c) damage to left wing d) nobody knows

 

4. Describe what the word international means when we talk about the International Space Station:

 

→It is something spreaded across the world like the NBA. It has different teams from across the country.

 

5. True or False: The International Space Station is 500km above the Earth’s surface.

 

1. a) True b) False

 

6. How many times does the International Space Station circle the Earth every day?

 

1. a) One time b) Four times
2. c) Twelve times d) Eighteen times

 

7. Explain why the International Space Station has to withstand extreme temperature changes?

 

→As the ISS moves to the Earth’s shadow into the warmth of the sun it will make the temperature rise for the astronauts

1. What are the 5 steps to becoming a NASA Astronaut?
2. 1.   If you are selected for a mission you go through a final round of training.After that congratulations-you’ve finally earned your ticket into space! First you need to be a United States citizen and have a degree in science,technology,engineering or mathematics.
      1.  If your application is successful you go through several rounds of interviews and medical checks.
      2.  Next up is two years of basic astronaut training.This involves learning how to fly jet planes,survival training, and studying how spacecraft work. You also need to learn how to scuba dive and speak russian.
      3. If you pass your basic training, you’re ready to become

      an astronaut. But don’t say

      goodbye to everyone just yet – it

      could be a few years before you’re selected for a mission.

   9. What kinds of things do you think humans will do in space in the future?

   
   → They will create different kinds of substances and different life and maybe even live on mars

Would you rather : Be Invisible or Fly

 

I would be able to fly because it would be an easy way of going home and being helpful if people need things like going to the dairy.I would love to travel the world and learn a thing or two about countries i’ve never seen and learn languages from China,Africa,Europe and different other languages.

 

I would love this opportunity.This is a cool superpower I would use this for good because something bad or good you do always haves a way of coming back to you.

Kenya – Questions

 

Instructions. 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.

 

Questions

 

1) Where is Kenya located?

1. a) East Africa b) South Africa
2. c) West Africa d) North Africa

 

2) Which of these is not listed at the Big Five animals?

1. a) Elephant b) Buffalo
2. c)  Lion d) Cheetah

 

3) What is the capital city of Kenya?

1. a) Mombasa b) Nakuru
2. c) Nairobi d) Kisumu

 

4) What are the archeological ruins called in Kenya?

1. a) Gede Ruins b) Green Ruins
2. c) Guarded Ruins d) Gate of Ruins

 

5) Which country does not border Kenya

1. a) Tanzania b) Ethiopia
2. c) Egypt d) Uganda

 

6) What is the population of Kenya?

1. a) 45,000,000 b) 45,234,678
2. c) 45,010,056 d) 45,012,059

 

7) “Kenya is quite well known for its savannah due to this being shown on movies and tv shows”

1. a) True b) False

 

8) What are the two official languages of Kenya?

1. a) English and Afrikaans b) English and Swahili
2. c) Swahili and Afrikaans d) English and French

 

9) What else have you learned about Kenya?

→ Kenya is a countrie in africa and is 580,367 square kilometers.

Beijing, China – Questions

 

Instructions. 

Bold the correct answer for each question.

 

Questions

 

1)  How long has Beijing been China’s centre for Government?

1. a)  Almost 20 years b) Almost 200 years

     c)Almost 800 years d)  Almost 80 years

 

2) Which two rivers does Beijing sit between?

1. a) Yongding and Yellow Rivers b)  Yangtze and Yellow Rivers
2. c)  Chobai and Yangtze RIvers d)  Yongding and Chobai Rivers

 

3) After not letting people in for hundreds of years, what is the Forbidden City now?

1. a) A theme park b) A government building
2. c) A museum d) A military base

 

4) Which of Beijing’s Parks contains the “Temple of Heaven”?

1. a)  Beihai Park b)  Tiantan Park
2. c)  Tiananmen Square d)  Cornwall Park

 

5)  Who was the leader responsible for naming Beijing “Dadu” in the 1200’s?

1. a)  Vladimir Putin b)  Donald Trump
2. c) Kublai Khan d) Ghengis Khan

 

6) Tiananmen Square is one of the most famous places in Beijing, but what is a “Tiananmen”?

It means Gate of Heavenly Peace.

 

7) Beijing does something that is “unlike” other big cities – what is it?

 

Eating duck.

 

8) Do you think it is important for countries to look after ancient and old places like The Forbidden City?

 Explain your answer in 2 or more sentences

Yes because it is part of human history and is probably rare.

Today we are learning about Beijing here are some facts so

you know what it’s like.