Part 2: developing, experimenting and resolving – spacey ideas
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In Part 2, students use drama and dance to respond to and explore their understanding of life in space as experienced by astronaut Rex Walheim. It is suggested that you and your students revisit the online resource Blast off with NASA astronaut Rex Walheim: part 1 of 4 at particular points. Timing cues are provided in the activities so that the relevant sections can be found quickly.
Activities
Journey to space
The following three activities use drama and dance/movement to explore Rex Walheim and his fellow astronauts' journeys into space. (Time cue: approximately 4:45–6:00.)
- Activity 2.1: blast off! – dance/movement sequence
- Activity 2.2: creating soundscapes – use of voice
- Activity 2.3: Mission Control to Mission Shuttle – scene and script