Description:

Movie taken during lunchtime on board the International Space Station, showing astronauts at the dining table inside the Zvezda module.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Daily life on board the ISS
  - Eating facilities on board the ISS
Understanding:
  - Eating on board the ISS
  - Weightlessness
Skills:
  - Generalisation of concepts and laws

References:

ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
Astronauts and life on board:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/astronauts.html
http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/living/index.html
Related exercises:
Inside Russian SM Zvezda
Water in space: making tea
Water in space: making juice
 

Description:

The student is asked to drag the names of all the ESA Member States to the correct position on a photograph of Europe taken by Envisat. The location of the ESA Member States is indicated on the map. The geographic shape of each country is highlighted when the label is dropped into position.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - ESA member states
  - Map of Europe
  - Earth observation with satellites
Skills:
  - Logical deduction

References:

ESA:
Official website
European contribution to the ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/isselements.html
Earth observation:
http://www.eduspace.esa.int
http://www.esa.int/earthobservation
Related exercises:
The international partners
Europe seen from space: cities
Europe seen from space: mountains
Europe seen from space: seas
Europe seen from space: rivers
 

Description:

The student is asked to drag the names of the capital cities of the ESA Member States to the correct position on a photograph of Europe taken by Envisat. The position of the cities is indicated on the map.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Capitals of ESA member states
  - Map of Europe
  - Earth observation with satellites
Skills:
  - Logical deduction

References:

ESA:
Official website
Earth observation:
http://www.eduspace.esa.int
http://www.esa.int/earthobservation
Related exercises:
Europe seen from space: countries
Europe seen from space: mountains
Europe seen from space: seas
Europe seen from space: rivers
 

Description:

The student is asked to drag the names of the main mountain ranges in Europe to the correct position on a photograph of Europe taken by Envisat. Locations of the mountain ranges are indicated on the map. The shape of each chains is highlighted when the name is dropped into place.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Name and shape of main mountain ranges in Europe
  - Map of Europe
  - Earth observation with satellites
Skills:
  - Logical deduction

References:

Earth observation:
http://www.eduspace.esa.int
http://www.esa.int/earthobservation
Related exercises:
Europe seen from space: countries
Europe seen from space: cities
Europe seen from space: seas
Europe seen from space: rivers
 

Description:

The student is asked to drag the names of the European seas to the correct position on a photograph of Europe taken by Envisat. Positions of the seas are indicated on the map. The shape of each sea is highlighted when the name is dropped into place.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Name and shape of main seas in Europe
  - Map of Europe
  - Earth observation with satellites
Skills:
  - Logical deduction

References:

Earth observation:
http://www.eduspace.esa.int
http://www.esa.int/earthobservation
Related exercises:
Europe seen from space: countries
Europe seen from space: cities
Europe seen from space: mountains
Europe seen from space: rivers
 

Description:

The student is asked to drag the names of major European rivers to the correct position on a photograph of Europe taken by Envisat. Positions of the rivers are indicated on the map. The shape of each river is highlighted when the name is dropped into place.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Name and shape of major rivers in Europe
  - Map of Europe
  - Earth observation with satellites
Skills:
  - Logical deduction

References:

Earth observation:
http://www.eduspace.esa.int
http://www.esa.int/earthobservation
Related exercises:
Europe seen from space: countries
Europe seen from space: cities
Europe seen from space: mountains
Europe seen from space: seas
 

Description:

Analysis and comparison of daily activities and day planning on Earth and on board. Reflection on personal habits.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Daily schedule on board
  - Personal habits
Understanding:
  - Importance of daily life organisation
  - Differences in personal habits
Skills:
  - Analysis
  - Self reflection

 

Description:

Write a diary, an article or a cartoon about a day on the ISS. Recognise geographical features of Europe from space - as astronauts do in their spare time.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Daily life on board the Space Station
  - Mountains, seas, lakes and rivers in Europe
Understanding:
  - Daily life on board the Space Station
Skills:
  - Role playing
  - Self expression
  - Communication
  - Orientation on a map

References:

Related exercises:
Europe seen from space: countries
Europe seen from space: cities
Europe seen from space: mountains
Europe seen from space: seas