ESSAY: Exploring Extreme Environments (Space)

Tasks to be completed this week:

1) Write out your formal Space Exploration essay using proper MLA formatting:

• Proper header

  • Double Spaced

  • Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman Font

  • In text citation for every fact, evidence, supporting work, etc

  • Works Cited on the last page

2) Proofread and get feedback from:

• Your parents

  • Mrs Reis (during help sessions)

3) Upload to Managebac by Sunday, June 21

*****FROM LAST WEEK******

Week 11 (June 8 - June 12)

Step #1) Watch Mrs Reis' Science Video (Stage 2)

2) Complete the Essay Outline Graphic Organizer. Be sure to "PEE" for your body paragraphs, provide in-text citations to support your examples.

3) Complete your Works Cited document, be sure to format using MLA

4) Upload your Essay Outline (Graphic Organizer) AND completed Works Cited document to Managebac

Useful Links and Resources

(For)

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/Benefits-Stemming-from-Space-Exploration-2013-TAGGED.pdf

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/about/everyday-benefits-of-space-exploration/default.asp

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/15_ways_iss_benefits_earth

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/infographics/infographic.view.php?id=11358

https://www.space.com/29621-of-course-space-exploration-is-worth-the-money.html

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/22/opinions/dawn-new-era-space-exploration-sir-richard-branson/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lARpY0nIQx0

(Against)

https://fee.org/articles/nasa-shouldn-t-be-funded-by-the-government/

https://www.stanforddaily.com/2018/02/15/space-exploration-colossal-waste-of-money-or-one-giant-leap-for-mankind/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/personal-view/4807506/The-space-race-is-a-pointless-waste-of-money.html

https://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-trump-space-20170228-story.html

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/health-risks-of-space-travel