Space Exploration Research Paper Project — Astronauts — Science ELA w/ Rubrics

Ignite your students' curiosity about space exploration by delving into the captivating world of astronauts and famous space explorers. This comprehensive research guide offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about significant figures who have made remarkable contributions to the history of space exploration. From the early pioneers to the modern-day heroes, students will uncover fascinating stories and gain a deeper understanding of the journey to the stars.

Designed to guide students through the research process, this resource provides carefully scaffolded activities that facilitate learning from the initial planning stages to the creation of a polished essay. With the help of L-EA's thoughtfully curated activities, students will develop critical thinking skills, enhance their research abilities, and refine their writing prowess. By immersing themselves in the lives and achievements of notable space explorers, students will gain insight into the challenges, triumphs, and extraordinary endeavors that have shaped our understanding of the universe.

A “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):

• The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist with essay formatting teaching
• A research essay writing assignment handout that includes essay requirements, a due date calendar, research essay writing tips, a peer edit checklist, and standards-based grading rubric
• A Space Exploration significant figures research planning and note-taking activity that assists students on selecting a research subject and includes instructions for straightforward background research, a symbolic art activity, and a space to cite quality sources and record notes
• A research essay outlining activity, where students can use their notes to construct the building blocks of their essay
• A formal presentation assignment that includes presentation requirements, speaking tips, peer-edit checklist, and Common Core aligned rubric
• Links to editable rubrics that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's)
• All 8-pages of this lesson are provided in B&W and full-color versions

RESEARCH GUIDES:

Abolitionists : Actors : Actresses : The American Civil War : The American Revolution : American Wild West : Ancient Rome : Artists : Auto Racing : Baseball : Basketball : Boxing : British Prime Ministers : California : Canadian Prime Ministers : Civil Rights : Classical Music : Colonial America : Country Music : Cricket : Explorers : Florida : Filmmakers : Football : Georgia : Golf : Great Depression : Hip Hop : Hockey : Illinois : Inventors : Jazz : Journalists : The Korean War : LGBTQ : Michigan : Monarchs : Motown : Musical Theatre : New York : North Carolina : Novelists : Ohio : Olympics : Pennsylvania : Philosophers : Playwrights : Poets : Pop Music : Rock ‘n’ Roll : STEM Innovators : Soccer : Space Exploration : Spring Break : Summer Vacation : Tennis : Texas : United States Presidents : The Vietnam War : World War I : World War II : Women’s Rights : X-Games : 12-Sport Biography Bundle : 50 Topics Bundle : Famous Leaders Bundle : Significant War Figures Bundle : Individual Sports Bundle : The Legends of Music Bundle : People Who Changed the World Bundle : Team Sports Bundle : Significant Artistic Figures Bundle

LESSONS AND UNITS:

A Christmas Carol Complete Unit Bundle : Choice Reading Unit : Common Core Essay Rubrics Collection : Create Your Own Superhero Project : Daily Writing Prompts Bundle : Experiential Learning Projects Bundle : Family Narrative Bundle : Great Expectations Complete Unit Bundle : Growth Mindset Writing Prompts : Horror Writing Workshop : Latin Vocabulary Bundle : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Prompts : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Worksheets (FREE) : Literary Terms Units Bundle : Mystery Writing Workshop : Narrative Guides: 6-Genre Creative Writing Bundle : Research Guide: 50 Topics Bundle : Research Unit Bundle : SAT Words of the Day Bundle : Seasonal Narrative Guides: 7-Holiday Creative Writing Bundle : Song Lessons: Analyzing Literary Devices Through Pop Music : Student Choice Biography Research Project : Theme Essay Workshop : To Kill a Mockingbird Complete Unit Bundle : Tragedy Writing Workshop : Writing Literary Analysis Bundle

EASEL BY TpT RESOURCE:

Student assignments for this resource are available as EASEL by TpT activities, which create a seamless link between our content and your learning management system (LMS). Additionally, all of our EASEL activities are immediately ready for student use; no prep work  is required on your end! Simply grab the link and go. NOTE: to access other resource files for this product (presentations, rubrics, Google Forms, answer keys, terms of use, or teacher notes) be sure to also download the product PDF.

FILE FORMATS:

All The Language of Educational Art’s research guides are provided in PowerPoint Show and print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files. All of my resources can accommodate many digital delivery strategies. Please contact me if different file types or page edits are desired. I can accommodate most requests within 24 hours.

L-EA’S CLASSROOM:

The Language of Educational Art produces ready resources for the overworked English teacher. All L-EA content is created to be straightforward, engaging, digital-delivery ready, and clear enough for a “10-second sub plan.” If there is content you wish I had, let me know and I’ll create it. Easier still, give me a follow and enjoy my store.

EMAIL: ben@langofedart.com

60 FREE PROMPTS? Join my newsletter!