Satellites Review

What is a satellite? Where would you find one?

• A type of rock. They can be found on the ground.

• A type of aircraft. They can be found in the sky.

• A device used for communication. They can be found on Earth.

• A celestial body that orbits around a planet or star. They can be found in space.

Brainstorm different uses for satellites.

• Weather forecasting, communication, navigation, scientific research

• Singing, acting, playing sports, cooking

• Cooking, gardening, painting, dancing

• Reading, writing, arithmetic, history

What does the moon, the International Space Station and a GPS satellite have in common? What differences do they have?

• They are all satellites that orbit the Earth. The moon is the only one that is a natural satellite.

• They are all artificial satellites. The moon is the only one that orbits Earth.

• They are all artificial satellites. The International Space Station is the only one that orbits Earth.

• They are all natural satellites. The International Space Station is the only one that orbits Earth.

Do you have any desire to visit the International Space Station?

• I'm not sure.

• YES, SPACE IS COOL!

• No, I have no desire to visit the International Space Station.

What does the term 'trilateration' mean?

• The process of using three satellites to determine the location of an object on Earth.

• The process of using three telescopes to observe distant galaxies.

• The process of using three computers to control a satellite.

• The process of using three rockets to launch a satellite into space.

Explain the difference between natural and artificial satellites.

• Natural satellites are smaller than artificial satellites.

• Natural satellites orbit Earth, while artificial satellites orbit other planets.

• Natural satellites are made by humans, while artificial satellites occur naturally in space.

• Natural satellites are formed from rocks and minerals, while artificial satellites are made of metal and electronics.

List all the natural and artificial satellites within the solar system that you can think of.

Groups:

(a) Natural Satellite

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(b) Artificial Satellite

• Triton

• The Moon

• Titan

• Hubble Telescope

• Phobos

• International Space Station

• GPS Satellites

• James Webb Telescope

• Ganymede

Should satellite surveillance be regulated? If so, by whom?

What motivated humans to put the International Space Station into orbit?

• All of the above.

• To establish a permanent human presence in space.

• To provide a platform for scientific research and international cooperation.

• To study the effects of long-term space travel on the human body.

Explain how satellites work together to locate an object on Earth (like your phone or vehicle).

• Satellites use lasers to measure the distance between the object and the satellite.

• Satellites use GPS technology to triangulate the object's position based on signals received from multiple satellites.

• Satellites use cameras to take pictures of the object and analyze its position.

• Satellites use radar to bounce signals off the object and determine its location.