REMOTE LEARNING PACKET Grade 4

Week 5 Assignments

ELA

1. Vocabulary a. Introduction to new words (make 2-column chart) b. Go to myngconnect.com and play vocabulary games (Unit 7, Game Set 1) 2. Reading a. Read “What’s Faster than a Speeding Cheetah” b. Answer the questions on each page as you go 3. Skill a. Using evidence from the text, fill in the Comparison Chart 4. Listen a. Follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wV8yw7iV8w b. OR go to Youtube and search “If I was an Astronaut” by Story Time from Space

Math

1. Weekly Math Review Packet 2. Review worksheets 3. xtramath.org (contact teacher for login) 4. Think Central website: review assignments posted (contact teacher for login)

Science

1. Readings a. “Astronauts in space can pick chocolate pudding cake for dessert” i. Take quiz ii. Respond to writing prompt b. “A day in space” i. Take quiz ii. Respond to writing prompt

SEL 1. Gratitude word search 2. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Astronauts in space can pick chocolate pudding cake for dessert By Washington Post, adapted by Newsela staff on 11.26.18 Word Count 433 Level 530L

Image 1. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly corrals the supply of fresh fruit that arrived on the Kounotori 5 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-5.) August 25, 2015, in space. Photo by: NASA

John Glenn ate the first space snack. He slurped some applesauce while orbiting Earth.

At one time, scientists didn't think humans could eat in space. In 1962, they discovered they were wrong. Glenn ate his applesauce without any trouble. Astronauts can spend months in the International Space Station (ISS). It orbits, or circles, about 200 miles above Earth. Astronauts live there. They do experiments to learn more about outer space.

They'd get pretty hungry without food!

The human body needs food, even in space. Cooking and eating works differently in space, though. NASA is the U.S. space group. Its scientists work hard to figure out how to feed astronauts.

A healthy diet is important for astronauts. Spending time in space is tough on the body. The body starts to lose bone and muscle.

Keeping The Menu Interesting

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

NASA has to send food up in a rocket. The food has to be stored for as long as possible. The food also has to be interesting. Scientists don't want astronauts to get bored.

Imagine eating the same thing for six months. You may get tired of the food, said F. Ryan Dowdy. He is in charge of food for the ISS. He works at NASA's Johnson Space Center. It is in Houston, Texas.

If you're bored, you may eat less. That's why NASA makes sure astronauts have many choices.

Astronauts can pick from 200 food items. Many of them are like meals we eat on Earth, Dowdy said. They can eat macaroni and cheese. Then, they can have chocolate pudding cake for dessert.

The food reminds them of home. That's important, he said. Astronauts get homesick. Food can comfort them.

Most Space Food Is Stored, Not Fresh

Food has to last for weeks or months in space.

Some Earth foods work great in space. Astronauts can eat tortillas instead of bread. Tortillas last a long time, and they don't make crumbs. Crumbs can float around and get caught in the ship. Astronauts get some fresh fruits and vegetables. Mostly, they eat stored foods though.

NASA is hoping to send astronauts to Mars, and perhaps even farther. It takes about eight months to get to Mars. NASA is working to make foods last around five years. Space farming is also part of the plan.

One thing is for sure. It's going to take a lot of science to feed the space explorers of the future.

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com. Quiz

1 Finish the sentence below.

One main idea of the article is that______.

(A) astronauts like John Glenn snack on applesauce in space

(B) astronauts like to eat macaroni and cheese in space

(C) scientists used to think humans could not eat in space

(D) scientists create special foods good for astronauts in space

2 The main idea of the section "Keeping The Menu Interesting" is that it is important for astronauts to have different kinds of foods they can eat.

Which key detail supports this MAIN idea?

(A) NASA has to send food up in a rocket. The food has to be stored for as long as possible.

(B) He is in charge of food for the ISS. He works at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

(C) If you're bored, you may eat less. That's why NASA makes sure astronauts have many choices.

(D) The food reminds them of home. That's important, he said. Astronauts get homesick.

3 WHY do astronauts need to have a healthy diet?

(A) because eating the same kinds of foods in space can get boring after a while

(B) because their bodies start to lose bone and muscle while they are in space

(C) because applesauce is one of the most common kinds of foods for astronauts

(D) because crumbs from bread can float around and get caught in the astronauts' ship

4 WHY do NASA scientists want to make food that lasts up to five years in space?

(A) NASA thinks astronauts will one day learn to farm in space.

(B) NASA is hoping to send astronauts on a very long journey to Mars.

(C) NASA wants the food they eat to be comforting to the astronauts.

(D) NASA sometimes sends fresh fruit and vegetables to the ship.

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

Writing Prompt: Write a short paragraph that explains the main idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.

A day in space By NASA.gov, adapted by Newsela staff on 02.27.17 Word Count 687 Level 540L

FIRST PHOTO: NASA astronauts Kate Rubins (left) and Jeff Williams (right) on the International Space Station (ISS). Rubins and Williams are preparing to bring in the SpaceX Dragon supply spacecraft, which will deliver nearly 5,000 pounds of supplies and equipment to the ISS. SECOND PHOTO: The International Space Station. THIRD PHOTO: European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured near food packages floating freely in the Unity node of the ISS. FOURTH PHOTO: During some free time, NASA astronaut Cady Coleman plays a flute in the JAXA Kibo laboratory onboard the ISS. All photos from NASA.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in space? Some astronauts get to live on the International Space Station. They can live there for weeks or months.

The space station flies 200 miles above Earth. Astronauts do experiments up there to learn more about space.

The Space Station

Astronauts on the space station have daily routines. Some are just like the routines they have on Earth.

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com. Living on the space station is different from living on Earth, though. The biggest difference is that astronauts and objects float in space.

Gravity is an important force. It keeps your feet planted to the ground. When you throw a ball in the air, gravity pulls it back down.

Gravity does not go away in space. On the space station, the astronauts are still being pulled down to Earth. But something else is different. They are also being pulled forward. The speed of the space station is pulling on them, too. This forward pull is equal to gravity's pull. So the astronauts float. It is kind of like they are always falling through space. They never land on the floor. They never smash into the front of the spacecraft. They just float around.

The Space Toilets

Good hygiene is important on Earth. It is important in space, too. Astronauts in space wash their hair. They brush their teeth. They shave and go to the bathroom. Floating can make all of this tricky. So astronauts have to be creative.

For example, they use a "rinseless" shampoo. They do not need to get their hair wet to wash it.

They also use a special space toilet. It's not like an Earth toilet. It works more like a vacuum cleaner, sucking air and waste into the bowl.

The Space Meals

Imagine you are going on a long camping trip. You would need to bring lots of food. You would have to store it very carefully. You would not want to bring foods that spoil quickly, like fresh fruit and vegetables. It is the same for a long trip to space.

Astronauts have to prepare food in creative ways. Some foods can be eaten as is, like brownies or canned fruit. Others need to be mixed with water. These include dishes like macaroni and cheese.

There is an oven on the space station for heating foods. There is no refrigerator, though. That means food must be stored carefully. If not, it will spoil.

Astronauts eat three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Experts make sure that they eat nutritious foods. They want to astronauts to get the right vitamins and minerals.

Astronauts can choose from many foods on the space station. There are nuts, peanut butter, chicken even candy! To drink, there is coffee, tea, juice and lemonade.

The Science Lab

Astronauts do science experiments on the space station. It is kind of like a science lab up in space. The crew spends their day working on experiments.

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com. They also take part in medical research. Scientists want to know how human bodies change after living in space.

Taking A Break

Astronauts do important work on the space station. They like to have fun, too, though. They need to take breaks from their busy schedules, so they are given time each day to relax.

They also get weekends off. They can use this time to watch movies or play music. They can read books and talk to their families. There are even exercise machines to use. Astronauts can ride an exercise bike or go on a treadmill. This helps them stay in shape.

What Do Astronauts Dream About?

After a long day in space, astronauts need a good night's sleep. They have a bedtime, just like on Earth. There is one big difference, though. Since astronauts float, they have to attach themselves to something before falling sleep. Otherwise they would float around. They could bump into something and get hurt.

Do astronauts dream in space? Many say they have dreams and nightmares, just like on Earth. Some even say they snore in space!

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

Quiz

1 Read the sentences below. They are the first part of a summary about the article.

Astronauts can spend months in space. They live on the International Space Station. Their job is to do science experiments and take care of the spacecraft. On weekends, the astronauts can exercise or watch movies.

Which sentence BEST completes the summary?

(A) They can also relax and take a break on the weekends.

(B) Astronauts can eat chicken, peanut butter and even candy!

(C) Some astronauts enjoy exercising on a treadmill.

(D) It's similar to life on Earth, except they're floating!

2 Which sentence from the section "The Space Station" BEST explains what Earth's gravity does?

(A) The biggest difference is that astronauts and objects float in space.

(B) Gravity is an important force.

(C) It keeps your feet planted to the ground.

(D) Gravity does not go away in space.

3 How do astronauts eat their meals in space?

(A) They have to eat food that does not go bad quickly.

(B) They have to eat food that is kept in a refrigerator.

(C) They have to choose from peanut butter, chicken or candy.

(D) They have to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.

4 What is one way life in space and life on Earth are the same?

(A) Objects float around in space just like they float around on Earth.

(B) Astronauts exercise in space, and people on earth also exercise.

(C) Astronauts wash their hair the same way people on Earth do.

(D) Toilets in space work the same way that toilets on Earth work.

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

Writing Prompt: What new or surprising information did you learn from this article? What does this information make you wonder about?

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

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