2 SPACE PROJECT outline

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SECOND SESSION: EXPLORATION PHASE 1. READING "ESA PRESENTS NEW GENERATION OF ASTRONAUTS" (sticky notes): Text 2. PRESENTATION "WHICH FEATURES MAKE AN ASTRONAUT?": Genially

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"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong

Source: Pettit, H. (2020, February 19). Nasa announces open recruitment for its 2021 class of astronauts – see if YOU have what it takes. . . The Sun. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/10993989/nasa-open-recruitment-2021-class-astronauts/

FIRST SESSION: ENGAGEMENT PHASE 1. INTRODUCTION - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO Huston, we have a problem! Lost rocket! Do you want to be the next astronaut to travel to Mars? Nasa is looking for a new qualified astronaut for a new mission to Mars. The previous astronaut has disappeared. Are you brave? Do you know how to survive in small environments? Do you have knowledge of science? We need you! 2. BRAINSTORMING: Menti, Mentimeter. 4. EDPUZZLE

• 1st video (Expeditionary Skills for Life, 1:25 min): https://edpuzzle.com/media/63adf298f6662b4113208711
• 2nd video (Self-care, 3:16 min): https://edpuzzle.com/media/63adf4b35e2694413f89afb1
• 3rd video (Cultural Competency, 3:32 min): https://edpuzzle.com/media/63adfbdee0b71b4104344e52
• 4th video (Leadership/Followership, 4:06 min): https://edpuzzle.com/media/63adfd724fbd9b412c135ccc
• 5th video (Teamwork, 4:11 min): https://edpuzzle.com/media/63ae014df6662b4113221081

5. SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO: https://bit.ly/3jFszoP

Fourth session: ELABORATION PHASE 1. VIDEO RECORDING Prepare a video to be recorded, you must create an astronaut and the profile of a fictional astronaut to present in class with the grammar and vocabulary seen in the previous sessions. Every member of the group must take part in the video (speaking, editing, recording, and writing the guidelines…) Time: 2-5 minutes. You will vote for the best group and will win an extra point for the final grade!

THIRD SESSION: EXPLANATORY PHASE 1. MIND MAP: https://www.popplet.com/ 2. WRITING ACTIVITY Writing an email "Letter of application". NASA is looking for a young, energetic and experienced astronaut to join in March. Must be a good professional and keen on science. Please apply in writing to Bill Nelson, giving details of qualifications, skills and previous experience and saying why you think you are suitable for the job. InstructionsWrite, at least, 3 paragraphs

• First paragraph: reasons for writing
• Main paragraph(s): Main information including your characteristics, your qualifications and job experience
• Final paragraph: what you hope/want to happen next

Include expressions such as: position, currently, consider, require, I look forward to, apply... Write about 150-200 words. Top tips for writing1. The address the person you write to. 2. What is the message about. 3. Begining. We don't know the person, but we can write the name of the organisation. 4. Introduction. Why are you writing. 5. Main part of the email. 6. End of the email. 7. Name of the person who writes the email.

FIFTH SESSION: EVALUATION PHASE Questionnaire (self-evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the project): https://forms.gle/etd4wHnGDa5VJPwi9 2. RUBRIC:

Student Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson plan, the students will be able to:

• Develop a suitable character to be the new NASA astronaut using digital video recording and editing tools (CREATE).
• Evaluate the contributions and ideas of the group members to reach a final product together (EVALUATE).
• Prioritize strengths and weaknesses to create a character according to the material worked on in class (ANALYZE)
• Outline the characteristics of a fictional character that meets NASA's requirements in a letter of application (APPLY).
• Relate different skills to NASA's requirements for a person to be an astronaut (UNDERSTAND)
• Recognize space-related vocabulary and concepts previously learned in past grades (REMEMBER).

LEARNING SITUATION One Giant Leap For Mankind Subject: English as a Foreign Language Level: 3rd year of Secondary Education / 14 to 15 years old. Materials: A computer with an Internet connection, a blackboard, speakers, one tablet per student, a worksheet, a digital camera or mobile phone to record a video, and different ICT tools. Timing: 5 sessions of 50 minutes each one. Grouping: 5 groups of 4 people each. Methodology: Student-centered, Communicative Language Teaching, PBL, Cooperative learning approach and the Metacognitive approach. Sessions: 1st session - Engagement phase (focused on listening) 2nd session - Exploration phase (focused on reading) 3rd session - Explanatory phase (focused on writing) 4th session - Elaboration phase (focused on speaking) 5th session - Evaluation phase Two final projects: - Written production (cover letter) - Oral production (video recording).