Year 2

When and how was space discovered?

In this lesson, we will be learning how and when space was discovered. You will be creating a timeline to help you remember all the key dates. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler if you have one.

Year 2

When and how was space discovered?

In this lesson, we will be learning how and when space was discovered. You will be creating a timeline to help you remember all the key dates. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler if you have one.

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Key learning points

  1. History of space discovery
  2. Examples of famous astronauts

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4 Questions

Q1.
What are stars made of?
Correct answer: Hot gases held together by the star's gravity
Rocks
Q2.
The hottest stars are...
Correct answer: blue
red
white
Q3.
The coldest stars are...
blue
Correct answer: red
white
Q4.
How many constellations are there?
78
Correct answer: 88
98

3 Questions

Q1.
Why was Helen Sharman important?
Correct answer: She was the first British astronaut to go to space.
She was the first woman to go to space.
Q2.
What was the name of the first satellite that was sent into space?
Hubble
Laika
Correct answer: Sputnik
Q3.
Who was the first man in space?
Tim Peake
Correct answer: Yuri Gagarin