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What can we find it outer space?
• How much do you know about the diversity of life in our planet and beyond
our world? What do you know about the origin of life?
• Before reading the passage “ Beyond Our World”, WORD BANK
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look at the following pictures and choose the
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correct word from the word bank. -accurately
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-emptiness
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Listen to the following text paying attention to the meaning and the pronunciation of
the words. Then , read the following passage around for your classmates, teacher, or
parents, Again, pay attention to the meaning while you practice the correct
pronunciation and intonation. Then, answer the questions below.
Beyond Our World
From our planet, outer space starts about 100 km above the surface. Farther away, there
are only isolated particles of gas and dust in the emptiness of the universe. Some regions
have planets and galaxies.Some scientists say that there is radiation all around space,
but we cannot see it. Now, we have some powerful devices that help us see what is out
there. Humans have been curious about outer space since they noticed there was
something beyond our Earth.
The study of the stars was the foundation of past cultures and civilizations. Since the sky
was always changing, it caused fascination and curiosity. People noticed patterns in the
sun and moon, also in the stars and planets. Astronomy shaped their beliefs and mindsets.
The Babylonians were one of the first civilizations to register the movements of the moon
and sun. A brilliant Persian astronomer invented a giant device that accurately
calculated the Earth’s axis.
How does life in outer space resemble life on our planet? Write 3 possible similarities
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Note. Look at the next page and read the text to help you.
What can we find in outer space?
Culture
Latin American civilizations
like the Mayas had vast
knowledge about the stars
and planets. They created
a special accessory to help
observe the sky and develop
the calendar. The Incas,
on the other hand, were
a horizon-based culture.
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Their temples pointed to
specific astronomical points. View of the Milky Way
This was very important
for Incan agriculture. Beyond Our World
From our planet, outer space starts about 100 km above the surface.
Farther away, there are only isolated particles of gas and dust in the
emptiness of the universe. Some regions have planets and galaxies.
Some scientists say that there is radiation all around space, but we
cannot see it. Now, we have some powerful devices that help us see
what is out there. Humans have been curious about outer space since
they noticed there was something beyond our Earth.
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The study of the stars was the foundation of past cultures and
civilizations. Since the sky was always changing, it caused fascination
and curiosity. People noticed patterns in the sun and moon, also in
the stars and planets. Astronomy shaped their beliefs and mindsets.
Mayan calendar The Babylonians were one of the first civilizations to register the
movements of the moon and sun. A brilliant Persian astronomer
Vocabulary invented a giant device that accurately calculated the Earth’s axis.
isolated. separate from others Source: https://n9.cl/180f
emptiness. containing nothing
device. an object, machine,
or piece of equipment that • Talk to your classmates and teacher about the beliefs in your
has been made for some community related to the sun, moon, and stars. Do you have any
special purpose special celebrations related to them? Write them here.
shaped. a definite form
or arrangement of something
mindsets. a particular way • Investigate another culture’s relationship with the stars, planets, sun,
of thinking, a person’s attitude and moon. Write two interesting facts. Use your own words and
or set of opinions about complete sentences.
something
accurately. done in a way that
is free from mistakes or errors
