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Nonfiction Article of the Week7-23: End of the Year Review

Table of Contents

Terms of Use 2

Table of Contents 3

Teacher’s Guide for Version 1 (Interactive Immersive Experience HIGH PREP) 4-7

Teacher’s Guide for Version 2 (Semi-Interactive Experience LOWER PREP) 8-10

Teacher’s Guide for Version 3 (No-Buy Low-Prep Version w/Optional Digital Lock) 11-12

Teacher’s Guide for Version 4 (All-Digital Version) 13-14

Envelope/Lock Box Labels 15-17

Completed Article “One Way Ticket: Would You Go?” 18-19

Escape Room Answer Sheet & Student Instructions 20

Incomplete Article (for Challenges 1-2) 21-22

Challenge 1 (Version 1) Nonfiction Text Features 23-24

Challenge 2 (Version 1) Text Structure & Organization 25

Challenge 3 (Version 1) Vocabulary 26

Challenge 4 (Version 1) Text Evidence Match-Up 27

Challenge 5 (Version 1) Multiple-Choice Comprehension Skills 28

Challenge 1 (Versions 2-3) Nonfiction Text Features 29

Challenge 2 (Versions 2-3) Text Structure & Organization 30

Challenge 3 (Versions 2-3) Vocabulary 31

Challenge 4 (Versions 2-3) Text Evidence Match-Up 32

Challenge 5 (Versions 2-3) Multiple-Choice Comprehension Skills 33

Escape Room Answer Sheet KEY 34

Challenge 1 KEY 35

Challenge 2 KEY 36

Challenge 3 KEY 37

Challenge 4 KEY 38

Challenge 5 KEY 39



Teacher’s Guide

Version 1: Interactive Immersive Experience (HIGH PREP)• In this immersive experience, each group of 3-5 students is given:

• an Escape Room Answer Sheet (w/instructions at the bottom)• 5 challenge envelopes • an incomplete article

• The first two challenges involve “solving the puzzle” of completing the article with the appropriate data chart, images, sentences, paragraphs, and subheadings.

• After solving the first two challenges, students use both of the 3-digit codes to “unlock” the envelope with the complete article inside.

• With the completed article, students can now complete challenges 3, 4, and 5 in order to unlock the 3 locks on the lock box.



Teacher’s Guide

Buying Guide for Version 1• 5 total combination locks that require a 3-

number code. If you’ve already got locks for a different number, that’s fine too –just add 0s at the beginning of the combination codes.

• 1 total plastic box (alternately, you could use a second large manila envelope the same way we’ll use it for the completed article).

• 1 total large manila envelope

• 1 total lockout hasp with 3 or more holes

• 5 x n (where n=number of groups) total 6x9 manila envelopes



Teacher’s Guide

Print & Prep Instructions for Version 11. Print pages 15-28 (14 pages). You’ll need the same number of

copies of these pages as groups you’ll have. Consider printing the last 6 pages (the pieces for envelopes) on cardstock for durability. You might also use five different colored cardstocks for these last 6 pages, a different color for each challenge to make it easy to identify any loose pieces.

2. Tape the Challenge images onto 6x9 manila envelopes. (A)3. Cut out the pieces for each envelope and stuff the envelopes. (B)

*See next page for more comprehensive view/contents of each envelope.*

4. Put all of the completed articles (1 for each group) into the manila envelope and lock it closed with the #1 and #2 locks (write numbers on locks with sharpies, OR post the colors and numbers for each lock). Use a hole punch (mine went missing, my apologies!) (C)

5. Put the winner tickets into the lock box (or second manila envelope) and, using the lockout hasp, set up locks 3, 4, and 5. (D)

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Teacher’s Guide

Version 1 Visual Guide for Challenge Envelopes

Challenge 1

Challenge 2 Challenge 3

Challenge 4Challenge 5



Teacher’s Guide

Version 2: Semi-Interactive Experience (LOWER PREP)• *The difference between this version and Version 1 is that there aren’t envelopes for this version (so

you don’t have to prep envelopes)! Instead, each challenge only involves 1 page (see below on right side in photo). Consider printing each challenge on a different color, but definitely print Challenge 1 on white paper so that the images are accurate and legible.

• In this semi-interactive experience, each group of 3-5 students is given: • an Escape Room Answer Sheet (w/instructions at the bottom)• 5 challenge PAGES• an incomplete article


• After solving the first two challenges, students use both of the 3-digit codes to “unlock” the envelope with the complete article inside.

• With the completed article, students can now complete challenges 3, 4, and 5 in order to unlock the 3 locks on the lock box.



Teacher’s Guide

Buying Guide for Version 2• 5 total combination locks that require a 3-

number code. If you’ve already got locks for a different number, that’s fine too –just add 0s at the beginning of the combination codes.

• 1 total plastic box (alternately, you could use a second large manila envelope the same way we’ll use it for the completed article).

• 1 total large manila envelope

• 1 total lockout hasp with 3 or more holes

**The only difference between Version 2 and 1 in supplies needed is that 6x9 manila envelopes are not needed for Version 2.



Teacher’s Guide

Print & Prep Instructions for Version 21. Print pages 18-22 (5 pages) and 29-33 (5 pages).

You’ll need the same number of copies of these pages as groups you’ll have. Consider printing each challenge (the second 5 pages above) on a different color paper, but definitely print Challenge 1 on white paper so that the images are accurate and legible. (A)

2. Put all of the completed articles (1 for each group) into the large manila envelope and lock it closed with the #1 and #2 locks (write numbers on locks with sharpies, OR post the colors and numbers for each lock). Use a hole punch (mine went missing, my apologies!) (B)

3. Put the winner tickets into the lock box (or second manila envelope) and, using the lockout hasp, set up locks 3, 4, and 5. (C)

(C)(B)

(A)



Teacher’s Guide

Version 3: No-Buy Low-Prep Version (Optional Digital Locks)• Use this version if you don’t want to buy the locks and box. Instead of physically unlocking the

combination locks, students can either show you each 3-digit code for your approval, or they can submit them in a digital form to check for accuracy.

• In this semi-interactive experience, each group of 3-5 students is given: • an Escape Room Answer Sheet (w/instructions at the bottom)• 5 challenge PAGES• an incomplete article


• After solving the first two challenges, students use both of the 3-digit codes to “unlock” the complete article. They’ll need this to complete the remaining challenges (Challenges 3, 4, and 5!) They can unlock the article by showing you the code to get it, or showing you that they entered the correct codes in the Google Forms.

• With the completed article, students can now complete challenges 3, 4, and 5 in order to unlock the 3 remaining challenges via the same method used above.



Teacher’s Guide

Print & Prep Instructions for Version 31. Print pages 18-22 (5 pages) and 29-33 (5

pages). You’ll need the same number of copies of these pages as groups you’ll have. Consider printing each challenge (the second 5 pages above) on a different color, but definitely print Challenge 1 on white paper so that the images are accurate and legible. (A)*Be sure to withhold the copy of the completed article until they show you the screen (#3, photo B).

2. Share this Google Form with each group if you want for them to digitally unlock the code: LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW

3. When students show you this screen (B), give them a copy of the completed article. They’ll use this to solve Challenges 3, 4, and 5.

4. They’ve finished the challenge when they’ve filled in all 5 challenge codes and shown you the submitted, completed Escape Room Form. (C).

(A)

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Teacher’s Guide

Version 4: All Digital Version• In this digital experience, each student or group of 2-5 students is given a copy of the Google Drive

digital folder 7.23 DIGITAL STUDENT PACKET. *NOTE that students will need to have (or make) their own copy of the folder in order to write on or annotate or edit the files in any way. You might prefer to give each group a paper copy of the Answer Sheet & Instructions .


• After solving the first two challenges, students use both of the 3-digit codes to “unlock” the complete article. They’ll need this to complete the remaining challenges (Challenges 3, 4, and 5!) They can unlock the article by showing you the code to get it, or showing you that they entered the correct codes in the Google Forms.

• With the completed article, students can now complete challenges 3, 4, and 5 in order to unlock the 3 remaining challenges via the same method used above.

FOLDER: 7.23 DIGITAL STUDENT PACKET1. LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW

Completed Article (Share only after Challenges 1-2 are solved!)1. LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW



Teacher’s Guide

Prep Instructions for Version 4

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1. Share the entire Student Packet folder with each group or student (A): LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW

2. *Note that this includes everything they need EXCEPT for the Completed Article (see #3).3. *Consider giving each group a paper copy of the Answer Sheet for ease of use. (B)4. Share this Google Form with each group if you want for them to digitally unlock the code:

LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW

5. When students show you this screen (C), give them a copy of the completed article. They’ll use this to solve Challenges 3, 4, and 5.Completed Article: LINKS OMITTED IN PREVIEW

6. They’ve finished the challenge when they’ve filled in all 5 challenge codes and shown you the submitted, completed Escape Room Form. (D). *NOTE they can’t move on to the next challenge on the form until correct code is entered for each challenge!



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Escape RoomNonfiction Article of the Week



One-Way Ticket

One-Way Ticket

One-Way Ticket



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One-Way Ticket

One-Way Ticket


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Teacher’s Guide


One-Way TicketWould You Go? Challenges 1 & 2


One-Way TicketWould You Go? Challenges 3, 4, & 5


Movement and exploration are huge parts of the human story. Humans have always migrated across our world, leaving behind the familiar in search of increased opportunities and the chance to learn and grow. While some human migrants have had the opportunity to travel afar and then return to their homes, many have left behind their native lands forever and must keep their home alive in their memories and in their stories.

Now, humans are beginning to expand the limits of where we can migrate and settle.

In 2013, 200,000 people filled out an application online to take the longest trip possible with no chance of returning to their home. Ever. These people applied to travel to and colonize the planet of Mars. Candidates have now been narrowed down to just one hundred brave and curious men and women who are willing to leave everything they know behind for the chance to be the first humans to live on another planet.

One-Way TicketWould You Go?

Mars One will select just 24 of the 100 finalists to make this journey with no return. In order to show themselves ready, finalists will undergo a series of challenges. They will need to prove their ability to collaborate with others and work as a team with other colonists. They will need to show problem-solving and communication skills.

As you may be able to imagine, living the rest of your life with the same 24 other people will present some serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along. Also, colonists need to show their resiliency. This means that they need to be able to stay calm in the face of difficulties and push through to find solutions.

Those that make it through these tests will enter into Mars colony replica bases here on Earth. Those that perform well in these simulations will be selected as members of the Mars colonization team of cosmonauts.

The Mars One Project

by Nicole Maddenand Erin Cobb

Mars One is an organization created by a Swiss business and a Dutch non-profit. Their goal is to build a permanent human settlement on Mars. Their mission states that “a human mission to Mars will inspire generations to believe that all things are possible, anything can be achieved.”

Finalists were selected based on a range of criteria. Only adults with English proficiency and strong physical health were considered. They were then screened for the personality traits of adaptability, curiosity, trustworthiness, and creativity.


Mars One aimsto depart in 2025. But before they take off, the public will be able to follow along on with the colonists’ training. The Mars One team plans on funding their mission by creating and selling documentaries about the process of selection and preparation.

The establishment of a human colony on Mars presents many logistical challenges. The biggest challenges involve the harsh living conditions on planet Mars and their effects on the human body.

The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air. This low atmospheric pressure would kill an unprotected Mars explorer faster than anything else. According to planetary scientist Pascal Lee, “Like popping a can of Coke, you would fizz to death. And that’s within seconds.” And that’s not the only problem with the Mars atmosphere. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere for humans to breathe. Even with an acceptable air pressure, humans would die of hypoxia within minutes due to the lack of oxygen.

Logistical Challenges

(Left) An artist’s conception of a Mars habitat with a 3D printed dome; (Right) An artist’s conception of a human Mars base, with a cutaway revealing an interior horticultural area.

Yet another health risk for Mars explorers and astronauts is the radiation exposure. The lack of a global magnetic field on Mars, in addition to the planet’s thin atmosphere, leaves anything on the surface vulnerable.

The Mars One project has received criticism from some scientists and engineers. These experts are concerned that Mars One does not have a realistic plan to earn enough money to actually fund the project. They are also worried that Mars One doesn’t have a good plan for creating a power supply for the colonists and has not prepared enough to protect colonists from space radiation. Many also worry that sending replacement parts for anything that might break will be difficult and expensive. Some critics have even expressed concern that Mars One is a scam and they will not be able to send anyone to Mars.

Mars One is not the only group attempting to reach our neighboring planet. SpaceX, a private organization run by the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk, is also creating plans. Elon Musk is working on a rocket ship that can land and then take off again. He is also investigating how to grow food on Mars. He would like to begin sending human missions to Mars within the next several years and eventually send humans to permanently colonize the planet.

Will these endeavors succeed? You will have to wait and see-- or, become a rocket scientist yourself!

The Mars One project will send satellites, rovers,and cargo ships ahead of the colonists so that they have the supplies they need to create their new home on the surface of the red planet.

An Uncertain Future

NASA hopes this Z-2 space suit will someday protect explorers walking on Mars. The 140-pound suit efficiently disposes of carbon dioxide. The rear of the suit opens like a refrigerator door, and astronauts don this suit from the back. The ankle, hip, and waist bearings allow astronauts to bend over and kneel as needed. Image Courtesy of Nasa.gov



Escape Room

Escape Room Answer SheetRecord your answers here.

Challenge 1Nonfiction Text Features

Group Members:

Challenge 2Text Structure & Organization

Challenge 3Vocabulary

Challenge 4Text Evidence Match-Up

Challenge 5Comprehension Skills

Escape Room Student InstructionsFollow these instructions in order to solve the 5 challenges.

A B C

Challenge 1: Determine which images and data charts belong in the unfinished article in order to determine the Challenge 1 Lock Code. You’ll have numerical answers for 1A, 1B, and 1C.

Challenge 2: Similar to Challenge 1, you’ll determine which sentences, paragraphs, and titles belong in the unfinished article. You’ll have numerical answers for 2A, 2B, and 2C.

*After Challenge 2, Unlock the Full Article to Complete Challenges 3-5*

Challenge 3: Use the Challenge 3 Answer Chart(to the right) along with the instructions in the Challenge 3 Code Key (in the Challenge 3 Envelope) in order to find the 3-digit answer (a sum) for Challenge 3.

Challenge 4: After matching up the text evidence, the number to the left of each unused piece of evidence will make up the Challenge 4 Code (place digits in numerical order from first to last).

Challenge 5: After answering the 5 multiple choice questions, you’ll find that three of the answers are the same. The code for Lock 5 is the question numbers of the items that all three have the same answer.written in numerical order.

Challenge 3 Answer Chart

3A Word: 3A Word Value:

3B Word: 3B Word Value:

3C Word: 3C Word Value:

3D Word: 3D Word Value:

3A + 3B + 3C + 3D = Challenge 3 Lock Code:


Movement and exploration are huge parts of the human story. Humans have always migrated across our world, leaving behind the familiar in search of increased opportunities and the chance to learn and grow. While some human migrants have had the opportunity to travel afar and then return to their homes, many have left behind their native lands forever and must keep their home alive in their memories and in their stories.

Now, humans are beginning to expand the limits of where we can migrate and settle.

In 2013, 200,000 people filled out an application online to take the longest trip possible with no chance of returning to their home. Ever. These people applied to travel to and colonize the planet of Mars. Candidates have now been narrowed down to just one hundred brave and curious men and women who are willing to leave everything they know behind for the chance to be the first humans to live on another planet.

One-Way TicketWould You Go?

Mars One will select just 24 of the 100 finalists to make this journey with no return. In order to show themselves ready, finalists will undergo a series of challenges. They will need to prove their ability to collaborate with others and work as a team with other colonists. They will need to show problem-solving and communication skills.

As you may be able to imagine, living the rest of your life with the same 24 other people will present some serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along. Also, colonists need to show their resiliency. This means that they need to be able to stay calm in the face of difficulties and push through to find solutions.

Those that make it through these tests will enter into Mars colony replica bases here on Earth. Those that perform well in these simulations will be selected as members of the Mars colonization team of cosmonauts.

The Mars One Project

by Nicole Maddenand Erin Cobb

Mars One is an organization created by a Swiss business and a Dutch non-profit. Their goal is to build a permanent human settlement on Mars. Their mission states that “a human mission to Mars will inspire generations to believe that all things are possible, anything can be achieved.”

Finalists were selected based on a range of criteria. Only adults with English proficiency and strong physical health were considered. They were then screened for the personality traits of adaptability, curiosity, trustworthiness, and creativity.

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Mars One aimsto depart in 2025. But before they take off, the public will be able to follow along on with the colonists’ training. The Mars One team plans on funding their mission by creating and selling documentaries about the process of selection and preparation.

The establishment of a human colony on Mars presents many logistical challenges. The biggest challenges involve the harsh living conditions on planet Mars and their effects on the human body.

The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air. This low atmospheric pressure would kill an unprotected Mars explorer faster than anything else. According to planetary scientist Pascal Lee, “Like popping a can of Coke, you would fizz to death. And that’s within seconds.” And that’s not the only problem with the Mars atmosphere. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere for humans to breathe. Even with an acceptable air pressure, humans would die of hypoxia within minutes due to the lack of oxygen.

Logistical Challenges

(Left) An artist’s conception of a Mars habitat with a 3D printed dome; (Right) An artist’s conception of a human Mars base, with a cutaway revealing an interior horticultural area.


The Mars One project has received criticism from some scientists and engineers. These experts are concerned that Mars One does not have a realistic plan to earn enough money to actually fund the project. They are also worried that Mars One doesn’t have a good plan for creating a power supply for the colonists and has not prepared enough to protect colonists from space radiation. Many also worry that sending replacement parts for anything that might break will be difficult and expensive. Some critics have even expressed concern that Mars One is a scam and they will not be able to send anyone to Mars.

Mars One is not the only group attempting to reach our neighboring planet. SpaceX, a private organization run by the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk, is also creating plans. Elon Musk is working on a rocket ship that can land and then take off again. He is also investigating how to grow food on Mars. He would like to begin sending human missions to Mars within the next several years and eventually send humans to permanently colonize the planet.

Will these endeavors succeed? You will have to wait and see-- or, become a rocket scientist yourself!

The Mars One project will send satellites, rovers,and cargo ships ahead of the colonists so that they have the supplies they need to create their new home on the surface of the red planet.

NASA hopes this Z-2 space suit will someday protect explorers walking on Mars. The 140-pound suit efficiently disposes of carbon dioxide. The rear of the suit opens like a refrigerator door, and astronauts don this suit from the back. The ankle, hip, and waist bearings allow astronauts to bend over and kneel as needed. Image Courtesy of Nasa.gov

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Challenge 2 Envelope (1 of 1): Cut out 12 piecessome serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars One has already started contracting established aero-space companies that will be able to develop the required systems. All systems require design, construction, and testing, but no scientific break-throughs are required to send humans to Mars.

some serious interpersonal difficulties! In an extensive training period, candidates will learn the skills they will need on Mars and on their journey there. The combined skill set of each astronaut team member will cover a very wide range of disciplines. The first colonists on Mars will become celebrities!

some serious interpersonal difficulties! In order to be chosen, colonists must be in excellent mental and physical health. In addition to scoring well on intelligence and endurance tests, colonists need to show that they aren’t claustrophobic and aren’t at risk for anxiety or depression.

some serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along. Also, colonists need to show their resiliency. This means that they need to be able to stay calm in the face of difficulties and push through to find solutions.

Competition


An Uncertain Future

Our Martian Neighbors

Additional Difficulties

Permanent human habitation on other planets, including Mars, is one of science fiction's most prevalent themes. As concerns about humanity’s future on Earth increase, interest in space colonization gains momentum.

Space agencies engaged in research or mission planning include NASA, Roscosmos, and the China National Space Administration. Private organizations include SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.

Mars has no global magnetosphere as Earth does. Combined with a thin atmosphere, this allows a significant amount of radiation to reach the Martian surface. In 2003, NASA opened a facility to simulate space radiation.

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2A: Notice that the 7th paragraph of the article (on page 1) is missing some sentences. Carefully read the subsection Mars One Project as well as the first sentence of the 7th paragraph. Then, decide which sentences best fit in with the rest of the section as well as the first sentence of that paragraph.

2B: Notice that a paragraph on the second page of the article is completely missing. Carefully read the subsection Logistical Challenges and decide which paragraph would fit best here.

2C: The authors included subheadings for each subsection except for the last one. Carefully read the final subsection (final 3 paragraphs) of the article and decide which subheading belongs here.

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3A: Find a word in the subsection “The Mars One Project” that can be replaced with the word model and retain the same denotation.

3B: Read the first paragraph of the subsection “Logistical Challenges.” Find the single word that has the most negative connotation of all the words in this short paragraph.

3C: Which of these words has the same meaning as the word proficiency as used in the 5th paragraph of the article? knowledge, mastery, progress, talent

3D: There is one sentence in the article that includes a simile and onomatopoeia. What is the first word of that sentence containing these devices?

Challenge 3 Code KeyLetter Value Letter Value

A 1 N 14

B 2 O 15

C 3 P 16

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Challenge 3 Code KeyInstructions:1. Determine each one-word answer and write it in the Challenge 3 Answer Chart.2. Using scratch paper, determine the value of each letter in each one-word answer.3. Add the values to determine the value of each word and write each value in the Challenge 3 Answer Chart.

4. Here’s a sample for the word explorer.

E = 5 5+24+16+12+15+18+5+18=113X = 24 So, the Word Value is 113P = 16L = 12O = 15R = 18E = 5R = 18


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#1. SpaceX, a private organization run by the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk, is also creating plans. 4C

#2. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere for humans to breathe. 4D

#3. Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along. x

#4. The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air. 4D

#5. The Mars One team plans on funding their mission by creating and selling documentaries about the process of selection and preparation. 4B

#6. They were then screened for the personality traits of adaptability, curiosity, trustworthiness, and creativity. 4A

#7. The lack of a global magnetic field on Mars, in addition to the planet’s thin atmosphere, leaves anything on the surface vulnerable. x

#8. The Mars One project will send satellites, rovers, and cargo ships ahead of the colonists so that they have the supplies they need to create their new home on the surface of the red planet. x

#9. Candidates have now been narrowed down to just one hundred brave and curious men and women who are willing to leave everything they know behind for the chance to be the first humans to live on another planet. 4A

**Three answer choices will not be used. The Lock #4 Code is those three numbers that aren’t used, placed in numerical number (smallest to largest digit).**

4A: Find two pieces of text evidence that include actual character traits that Mars One colonists will need to have.

4B: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the selected Mars colonists may actually become celebrities.

4C: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the future colonization of Mars doesn’t depend solely on the Mars One Project.

4D: Find two pieces of evidence that support this statement:Breathing the air on Mars would be fatal to humans.


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1. Which sentence from the article best describes the relationship between carbon dioxide and Mars?a. The biggest challenges involve the harsh living conditions on planet Mars and their effects on

the human body.b. The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air. c. This low atmospheric pressure would kill an unprotected Mars explorer faster than anything

else. d. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere

for humans to breathe.

2. What is the author’s purpose for writing the article?a. to describe a plan to colonize planet Marsb. to inform readers of the reasons why the Earth may become uninhabitablec. to persuade readers to support (and consider themselves for) the colonization of Marsd. to argue that Mars can be safe with the appropriate adjustments

3. The article provides sufficient evidence to support which of the following claims?a. An unprotected human on Mars would die within seconds.b. All of the technology needed to support live on Mars already exists.c. Scientists can transform carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen.d. SpaceX will probably beat the Mars One Project to colonization first.

4. Which sentence belongs in an objective summary of the article?a. Humans have explored and migrated around our globe for thousands of years.b. Mars settlers will probably become depressed and regret their decision to leave Earth, but their

decisions are permanent and they can’t change their minds.c. Mars One is an organization created by a Swiss business and a Dutch non-profit.d. Mars One says they will choose only 24 adaptable, curious, creative, intelligent, and resilient

adults to start the first Mars colony.

5. Which paragraph included in the article is critical of the Mars One project?a. paragraph 9 c. paragraph 13b. paragraph 11 d. paragraph 15

After answering these 5 multiple choice questions, you’ll find that three of the answers are the same. The code for Lock 5 is the question numbers of the items that all three have the same answer, written in numerical order. For example, if questions 3, 4, and 5 were all C, the 3-digit Lock Code would be 3 4 5.


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1A: The authors are looking for a data chart that will encourage students reading the article to consider their own feelings and curiosity about going to space or Mars themselves. Which data chart would best accomplish this goal in the article?

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some serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars One has already started contracting established aero-space companies that will be able to develop the required systems. All systems require design, construction, and testing, but no scientific break-throughs are required to send humans to Mars.




Competition


An Uncertain Future






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#1. SpaceX, a private organization run by the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk, is also creating plans.

#2. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere for humans to breathe.

#3. Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along.

#4. The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air.

#5. The Mars One team plans on funding their mission by creating and selling documentaries about the process of selection and preparation.

#6. They were then screened for the personality traits of adaptability, curiosity, trustworthiness, and creativity.

#7. The lack of a global magnetic field on Mars, in addition to the planet’s thin atmosphere, leaves anything on the surface vulnerable.

#8. The Mars One project will send satellites, rovers, and cargo ships ahead of the colonists so that they have the supplies they need to create their new home on the surface of the red planet.

#9. Candidates have now been narrowed down to just one hundred brave and curious men and women who are willing to leave everything they know behind for the chance to be the first humans to live on another planet.


4A: Find two pieces of text evidence that include actual character traits that Mars One colonists will need to have.

4B: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the selected Mars colonists may actually become celebrities.

4C: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the future colonization of Mars doesn’t depend solely on the Mars One Project.

4D: Find two pieces of evidence that support this statement:Breathing the air on Mars would be fatal to humans.




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1A: The authors are looking for a data chart that will encourage students reading the article to consider their own feelings and curiosity about going to space or Mars themselves. Which data chart would best accomplish this goal in the article?

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#3 #4

#5 #6

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some serious interpersonal difficulties! Mars One has already started contracting established aero-space companies that will be able to develop the required systems. All systems require design, construction, and testing, but no scientific break-throughs are required to send humans to Mars.




Competition


An Uncertain Future






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A 1 N 14

B 2 O 15

C 3 P 16

D 4 Q 17

E 5 R 18

F 6 S 19

G 7 T 20

H 8 U 21

I 9 V 22

J 10 W 23

K 11 X 24

L 12 Y 25

M 13 Z 26




Challenge 3 KEYChallenge 3 Answer Chart

3A Word: replica 3A Word Value: 64

3B Word: harsh 3B Word Value: 54

3C Word: mastery 3C Word Value: 101

3D Word: according 3D Word Value: 74

3A + 3B + 3C + 3D = Challenge 3 Lock Code: 293

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#1. SpaceX, a private organization run by the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk, is also creating plans. 4C

#2. Since it is composed of more than 95% carbon dioxide, there’s no free oxygen in the atmosphere for humans to breathe. 4D

#3. Mars colonists must be willing to consider the needs of others and compromise in order to get along. x

#4. The air on Mars is about one percent the density of Earth’s air. 4D

#5. The Mars One team plans on funding their mission by creating and selling documentaries about the process of selection and preparation. 4B

#6. They were then screened for the personality traits of adaptability, curiosity, trustworthiness, and creativity. 4A

#7. The lack of a global magnetic field on Mars, in addition to the planet’s thin atmosphere, leaves anything on the surface vulnerable. x

#8. The Mars One project will send satellites, rovers, and cargo ships ahead of the colonists so that they have the supplies they need to create their new home on the surface of the red planet. x

#9. Candidates have now been narrowed down to just one hundred brave and curious men and women who are willing to leave everything they know behind for the chance to be the first humans to live on another planet. 4A


4A: Find two pieces of text evidence that include actual character traits that Mars One colonists will need to have. #6, #9

4B: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the selected Mars colonists may actually become celebrities. #5

4C: Find one piece of text evidence that suggests that the future colonization of Mars doesn’t depend solely on the Mars One Project. #1

4D: Find two pieces of evidence that support this statement:Breathing the air on Mars would be fatal to humans. #2, #4




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Escape Room

Escape Room Answer SheetRecord your answers here.

Challenge 1Nonfiction Text Features

Group Members:

Challenge 2Text Structure & Organization

Challenge 3Vocabulary

Challenge 4Text Evidence Match-Up

Challenge 5Comprehension Skills

Escape Room InstructionsFollow these instructions in order to solve the 5 challenges.

1 4 5

3 7 8

2 9 3

4 5 2

A B C

2 6 8

Challenge 1: Determine which images and data charts belong in the unfinished article in order to determine the Challenge 1 Lock Code. You’ll have numerical answers for 1A, 1B, and 1C.

Challenge 2: Similar to Challenge 1, you’ll determine which sentences, paragraphs, and titles belong in the unfinished article. You’ll have numerical answers for 2A, 2B, and 2C.

*After Challenge 2, Unlock the Full Article to Complete Challenges 3-5*

Challenge 3: Use the Challenge 3 Answer Chart(to the right) along with the instructions in the Challenge 3 Code Key (in the Challenge 3 Envelope) in order to find the 3-digit answer (a sum) for Challenge 3.

Challenge 4: After matching up the text evidence, the number to the left of each unused piece of evidence will make up the Challenge 4 Code (place digits in numerical order from first to last).

Challenge 5: After answering the 5 multiple choice questions, you’ll find that three of the answers are the same. The code for Lock 5 is the question numbers of the items that all three have the same answer.written in numerical order.

Challenge 3 Answer Chart

3A Word: replica 3A Word Value: 64

3B Word: harsh 3B Word Value: 54

3C Word: mastery 3C Word Value: 101

3D Word: according 3D Word Value: 74

3A + 3B + 3C + 3D = Challenge 3 Lock Code: 293

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