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Astronomy Invention Project:
Design a Brochure

5th Grade Language Arts Standard:
2.4 Write persuasive letters or compositions:
      a. State a clear position in support of a proposal.
      b. Support a position with relevant evidence.
      c. Follow a simple organizational pattern.


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Project: 
Design a brochure of an invention used in space exploration. 
Describe why you think this invention has had the most influence in space exploration. 
Include background information on the invention and at least one diagram that illustrates one aspect of the invention.
See the sample brochure below for suggested format.

astro_invention_brochure.pub
File Size: 174 kb
File Type: pub
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Download and look at the sample brochure to help you determine the questions to answer regarding your invention. 
Use the format laid out in the brochure if needed.
Use the resources listed below to help you.  You may find others that are helpful...check to see they are reliable!
Be sure to site your sources for images that you have taken from the internet.

Also read the rubric to see what is expected to receive a 4 on your project.
Feel free to ask for assistance at any time.

Helpful Resources

http://amazingspace.com
http://hubblesite.org/
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/spinoffs2.shtml

Rubric

rubric_invention.xls
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File Type: xls
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