Chapter-4 (An Indian –American woman in Space: Kaplana chawla)

The vocabulary is difficult for the students of class VI to understand. let children speak what they know

about Space and Spaceship.Make the things clear using visuals through powerpoint presentation

Q1 What is a space shuttle?

Ans. A space shuttle is a spacecraft that is made for repeated space travel(unlike a rocket),for example

between earth anda space station.

Q2) Differentiate between a spaceship, aeroplane and a rocket?

Ans A spaceship is a vehicle capable of flying into space.

A rocket is a type of motor that uses solid or liquid fuel and oxygen in a tank to propel it. Most missles are

rockets, as are model rockets, and a huge number of other things.

An airplane or aeroplane (informally plane) is a powered, fixed-wing aircraft that

is propelled forward by thrust from a jet engine or propeller. Airplanes come in a variety of sizes, shapes,

and wing configurations. The broad spectrum of uses for airplanes includes recreation, transportation of

goods and people, military, and research.

Answer following questions in short.

Q1) Where was kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian –American?

Ans1) Kalpana Chawla was born at karnal in Haryana. She is called an Indian -America because she was

married to U.S flight instructor and became naturalized American citizen.

Q2) When and why did she go to the U.S? Who did she marry?

Ans2) She went to the U.S after doing her B.Sc in Aeronautical Engineering. She went there for a

master’s degree. She married to flight instructor jean –Pierre Harrison.

Q3) How did she become an astronaut.? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut?

Ans3) She was selected for training as an astronaut by NASA. After her successful training, she became

an astronaut. The people around her encouraged her to fulfill her ambition.

Q4) What abilities an astronaut must have, according to the Journalist?

Ans4) According to the Journalist an astronaut must have a wide knowledge of all the subjects.

Q5) Describe Kalpna Chawla’s first mission in space.

Ans5) Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space took place in Space Shuttle Columbia. She went around

the earth 252 times. It took 15 days , 16 hours and 34mintes. The crew performed 80 experienments and

some tests. While returning, Columbia caught fire and all seven members were killed.

Q6) What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success

is possible?

Ans6) Kalpana Chawla says that dreams are always fulfilled and nothing is impossible. But one should

have a strong will power. Yes, I agree with her that success is possible.

Q7) How did he Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred?

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The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when Columbia disintegrated over

Texas and Louisiana as it re entered Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members.During the

launch of STS-107, Columbia's 28th mission, a piece of foam insulation broke off from the Space Shuttle

external tank and struck the left wing. Most previous shuttle launches had seen minor damage from foam

shedding, but some engineers suspected that the damage to Columbia was more serious. NASA

managers limited the investigation, reasoning that the crew could not have fixed the problem if it had

been confirmed. When the Shuttle reentered the atmosphere of Earth, the damage allowed hot

atmospheric gases to penetrate and destroy the internal wing structure, which caused the spacecraft to

become unstable and slowly break apart.

Writing

Encourage children to speak about their dream or what they wish to do?Also say how they think they can

make their dream come true.Write a paragraph answering the above questions.

Working with languageHelp children by giving clues as they match the items and using phrase in the

sentences of their own.

Words are spelt differently in American and British English

How the words spelt in American English British English

Airplane Aeroplane

Program Programme

Color colour

Labor labour

Traveler traveller

Center centre

Theater theatre

Defense defence

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