Scott Kelly (astronaut)

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/scott-kelly--astronaut-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Scott Kelly (astronaut) born?February 21, 1964
2. Where was Scott Kelly (astronaut) born?Orange, New Jersey, USA
3. What is the command roles?Commander of the International Space Station on Expeditions 45 and 46
4. What is the total time in space?520 days, 10 hours, 33 minutes
5. What did Scott Kelly do in space for a whole year?Scott Kelly lived and worked on the International Space Station for 365 days, doing experiments and taking care of the station.
6. How did Scott Kelly become an astronaut?He studied electrical engineering at the University of Texas, flew many hours as a naval aviator, and then joined NASA, flying on the Space Shuttle and ISS missions.

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Physiological Effects: Changes that happen to the body's functions and systems due to an environment or condition.
Control Subject: A person in a scientific study who does not receive the treatment being tested, used for comparison.
Gene Expression: The process by which information from a gene is used to create a functional product, like a protein.