Science 10 Name: _______________________________Date: ___________________________
Advances in Technology Internet Activity
The advancement of technology has deepened our understanding of the universe. How much do you already know? What do you wonder?
KNOWBefore you begin your research, write what you think you know about the topic.
WONDERBefore or during your research, record questions about the topic.
Vocabulary: As you do your research, define the following terms. If you miss any, use the Internet to find the definitions. Remember to keep it simple!
Word Definition Makes Me Think of...(provide an illustration or analogy!)
Telescope
Infrared radiation
Radio Telescope
Neutrino
Dark Matter
International Space Station (ISS)
Different types of data are collected and analyzed as evidence to support theories about the universe. Now, it is time to take a closer look at some of these methods.
Hubble and the James Webb Space TelescopesGo to: http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/space-telescopesStudy the charts and complete the following Venn diagram:
Go to: https://jwst.nasa.gov/beyondvisible.html#svs
Watch the video, "Infrared: Beyond the Visible" or download & read the comic book version.
What are some of our biggest questions?
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How does our body detect infrared radiation? ____________________________________________________________________
What does detecting infrared light in the Universe allow us to "see"?
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What will the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) do?
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When is JWST due to be launched?
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Dominion Radio Astrophysical ObservatoryRead the following article: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/in-photos-what-happens-at- the-south-okanagans-white-lake-observatory/it27849 and explain the purpose of these former projects:
Project Purpose of the Project Still in Use Today?
The Pole Farm
John Galt Telescope
Synthesis Telescope
Solar Flux Monitors
CHIME project
What is the multi-national array project?
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How does the observatory help private industry?
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SNOLAB - Located 2 km below the surface in the Vale Creighton Mine, near Sudbury, Ontario
Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCpVMc1PdhMWatch and answer the following:
Why is the lab so far underground?
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What are scientists looking for?
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What do scientists have to do before entering SNOLAB?
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What did the study, which won a Noble Prize, determine?
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How long have scientists been searching for dark matter? __________________________________________________________
What type of animal is being experimented on to determine the affect of the absence of radiation? __________________________
What are some of the adverse effects of working so far underground?
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Canadarm2
Read: https://research2reality.com/space-quantum/five-fascinating-facts-about-the-canadarm/Answer the following:
1. An agreement between Canada and NASA allowed our ______________________ to be hired.
2. Canadarm and Canadarm2
released the ______________________________ telescope.
built a 5-tonne ______________________________ to link Russian space station MIR to the American space shuttle
built the ________________________________________
3. Unlike Canadarm, Canadarm2 is __________________ and can "walk" freely over the ISS like an ____________________.
4. Canadarm2 can be operated by engineers in orbit or by engineers on the __________________ in ____________________.
5. The ISS is the ________________ brightest object in the sky.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7NvsxcoDKoWho is the famous Canadian astronaut who is operating the Canadarm2? _____________________________________What types of skills do you think you would need to operate the Canadarm2?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Dexrte - a.k.a. The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM)
Using the following links, complete the table and final question below.http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/dextre/default.asp http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/space-robot-s-self-repair-means-fewer-spacewalks-1.2654405
What is Dextre? Who Built Dextre? Where is Dextre Found?
What is Dextre's role? When was Dextre Installed? Amongst Its Other Abilities, Dextre is the First Robot to do What?
Why develop this type of technology?
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