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

The Multi Axis Trainer (MAT) is used-

to train for when a spacecraft loses control in space

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

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Blasting Off to Space Academy Lesson 2

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

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