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The class will continually be updating this wiki to help each other learn about space and space related topics. Below are the outcomes that the students are exploring through their research and projects. See what you can learn!
 * Welcome to the Grade 6 AcTal Science Wiki!**

[|SS6.1] Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. [CP, SI] [|SS6.2] Assess the efficacy of various methods of representing and interpreting astronomical phenomena, including phases, eclipses, and seasons. [CP, SI] [|SS6.3] Evaluate past, current, and possible future contributions of space exploration programs including space probes and human spaceflight, which support living and working in the inner solar system. [DM, TPS]

The following are topics that you can explore in this wiki:

The students were placed in inquiry circle groups with this key question in mind: //How have cultures recorded and used understandings of astronomical phenomena?// Each group was provided a sub inquiry circle question within the overall question. There assignment was to work as a group to research and find information on the topic at hand, record their findings, discuss the information as a group, and find a way to teach others about it using a Wiki page. We hope you will find something interesting within their research, and enjoy learning about these cultures and how they view space.
 * 1. Astronomical Phenomena - Cultural Perspective **

To work towards outcome SS6.3 the students chose one of the following topics to investigate: space missions, space inventions, or people in space. They researched important historical events in the topic they chose. They had to decide what what the important pieces of history in relation to their topic were, and how these effected the future of space exploration. As they gathered information they drafted notes using the rubric provided. Once they completed their research and notes, and edited their work, they created a timeline in the online program Timetoast. These timelines can be viewed at the page titled Space Exploration Timelines. Once this was completed the students viewed each other's work and commented on their classmates work. Take a look at their work!!
 * 2. Timelines of Space Exploration **

Students will be adding questions to the Questions About Space page regularly. As we work through the unit work they will think about the things they wonder about, are unsure of, question, or wish to explore further. This will lead into a project later in the unit.
 * 3. Questions About Space **