GCSE Earth and Space – Space

Last updated: 21/03/2021
GCSE Science – Irish Junior Cycle (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space) The science of the future GCSE Earth and Space – Space

Learning Objectives

-I can define the term “space race”
-I can recall the dates of major events in the space race
-I can explain the significance of the “Apollo” program
-I can describe the use of a space shuttle
-I can describe the significance of the International Space Station (ISS)
-I can describe the operation of a rocket
-I can describe the use of a Light Telescope
-I can define the term “radio telescope”
-I can describe and evaluate the use of radio telescopes
-I can recall the four types of space mission
-I can describe the uses of Human Missions
-I can describe the uses of FlyBys
-I can describe the uses of Orbiters
-I can describe the uses of Robotic Landers