Space selfie

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/space-selfie

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. What is a space selfie?A space selfie is a picture taken by an astronaut from space, usually showing Earth or the stars behind them. It lets us see the view from far above the planet.
2. How do space selfies help scientists?They give scientists real pictures of Earth that show weather, land changes, and clues about climate. These images complement data from sensors.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any space activity performed by an astronaut outside a spacecraft, distinct from intravehicular activity.
Cupola Module: A domed observatory on the ISS providing panoramic views of Earth and space.
Earth Observation: The gathering of information about Earth's physical, chemical, and biological systems from space.