The section of the story with the heading "The Pool" tells how astronauts-

pretend they are working in weightlessness

The vocabulary word tethered means

to be held by a rope and keep it from getting away

Which quote from the selection best expresses what the story will be about?

some kids take the first step by going to the Space Academy

The Multi Axis Trainer (MAT) is used-

to train for when a spacecraft loses control in space

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Blasting Off to Space Academy Lesson 2

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1
NASA's first space suits were what color?
blue
silver
orange
white
2
What is the purpose of the text feature called headings?
tells what is in each section
highlights the schedule
calls attention to quotations
tells the topic of the whole story
3
The section of the story with the heading "The Pool" tells how astronauts-
build cubes underwater
use a swimming pool to hold a model of the space shuttle
learn how to hold their breath
pretend they are working in weightlessness
4
Under what heading can you learn ways you can work in the space program?
Space Shot
Blast Off!
On the Training Floor
The Multi-Axis Trainer (MAT)
5
In the story, what text feature was used to inform readers about America's first space station?
textbox
sidebar
photograph
caption
6
The vocabulary word tethered means
to be bundled in rope
to be held by a rope and keep it from getting away
to have mistakes; not perfect
to be packaged in rope
7
Which quote from the selection best expresses what the story will be about?
What's the best part of being an astronaut?
The last time astronauts walked on the moon was 1972...
It takes a lot of practice to learn be an astronaut
some kids take the first step by going to the Space Academy
8
The Multi Axis Trainer (MAT) is used-
to train for rockets jetting out to space
to train for vomit control
to train for what space walk feels like
to train for when a spacecraft loses control in space
9
On page 51 what simulator was shown that demonstrates what it is like to walk on the moon?
1/6 Gravity Chair
5DF Chair
Space Shot
Multi Axis Trainer
10
In Blasting Off to Space Academy, what type of graphic features were used as illustrations?
Comics
Paintings
Drawings
Photos

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