Cumulative+Activity

As we are finishing up our space unit for science, you are required to create your own Wikispace page that will persuade individuals to work for NASA. You must be as creative as possible in order to recruit (persuade) individuals to join/work for NASA. Things to consider when persuading individuals:

1. Why should I be an astronaut? (Explain the benefits of being an astronaut such as being able to explore space, conducting research, helping to create new products, finding new discoveries, etc) - TRY TO PERSUADE PEOPLE THAT BEING AN ASTRONAUT IS THE PERFECT JOB FOR THEM!!

2. What qualities do I need to have to become an astronaut? (Risk taker, explorer, hardworking, technological, etc)

3. Why should I work for NASA? (Explain the benefits of NASA, what they do such as orbit the earth, research, promote space science and technology, etc)

***Remember to include our Big Ideas into your persuasion*** 1. Why do we study space exploration? 2. How has space exploration and discoveries affected my life?

**Some Background Information You Need To Know to Persuade Others:** What is NASA? NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA is a United States government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space.

**What Does NASA Do?** There are many things that NASA Astronauts do such conduct scientific research while in orbit. New developments improve air travel and other aspects of flight. NASA is also beginning a new program to send humans to the moon, Mars and beyond. In addition to those major missions, NASA does many other things. The agency shares what it learns, so that its information can make life better for people all over the world. For example, companies can use NASA discoveries to create new "spinoff" products.

For further information: [|NASA] [|Wikipedia- NASA] [|What Do Astronauts Do?] [|A Day in the Life of an Astronaut] <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|How to Become an Astronaut?] <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|What is Persuasion?] <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|More Info About Persuasive Writing]

<span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CULMINATING ACTIVITY? <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Each student has their own page within the WikiSpace. How you persuade others is up to you, but you should be as creative as possible. Would you rather have someone persuade you using a bright, colourful ad or a very long essay with word after word?

<span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To Persuade Others, You Can: <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Use glogster (then embed it into your WikiSpace page) <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Create a fully detailed blog entry (that can be embedded to your blog) <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- You can use the WikiSpace page provided as long as you include pictures, bright colours, and information (facts, specific examples, links)

<span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** Your Culminating Activity MUST include: ** <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Facts about NASA <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Facts, statistics, quotes from NASA employees/astronauts <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Pictures <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Persuasion Elements (Claim, Emotional Appeal, Must Act Now, Research) <span style="color: #1bc809; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- A 5 min creative final presentation that will try to persuade your classmates to join NASA