Activity 1.4: blast off with NASA astronaut Rex Walheim

Introduction

In this activity, students view the key stimulus resource for this unit.

On 22 September 2011, NASA astronaut Rex Walheim collaborated with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) to give students greater understanding of space exploration.

More than 5000 students watched the online stream, broadcast live from the ACMI studios.

This video resource is the first of four parts of the recorded event. It forms the basis for the remaining activities in this drama unit.

Duration

15 minutes viewing time

Resources