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Astronomy Listen and Consider

The document outlines a lesson plan on astronomy and the solar system, focusing on the role and types of satellites. It includes tasks for listening comprehension, gap-filling exercises, and discussions about satellites' functions and the Intelsat organization. The listening script explains that satellites are man-made objects that orbit Earth, with the first being Sputnik 1, and highlights their uses in telecommunications, navigation, and weather monitoring.

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Astronomy Listen and Consider

The document outlines a lesson plan on astronomy and the solar system, focusing on the role and types of satellites. It includes tasks for listening comprehension, gap-filling exercises, and discussions about satellites' functions and the Intelsat organization. The listening script explains that satellites are man-made objects that orbit Earth, with the first being Sputnik 1, and highlights their uses in telecommunications, navigation, and weather monitoring.

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Unit 3:Astronomy and the solar system

Sequence: 1 Listen and consider


Pre-listening

(1) (2)
-What do pictures 1 and 2 represent?...........................................................................................................................
-.What is the differences between the pictures……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
-What are space satellites used
for?................................................................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Let’s hear it

Task01: Listen to the script and say if the statements are true or false
1-Satellites are only of one type which is natural
2-Satellites are used to gather information about space and solar system only.
3-One billion of people canwatch the world cup at the same time

Task02:Listen to the script and fill in the gaps in the sentences

1-Satellites are …………objects that ……………..around the earth

2-The first satellites sent to……… called …………..by the ……….in 1957.
3-satelites ………….the directions of airplanes and ………………..they also help us to………….the
weather
Task03:Listen to the script again then discuss with your partner the following questions
-What is a satellite?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
-For what purpose are satellites used?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
-What is the main objective of the Intelsat organization?
Task 04: Choose one word from the list of words to complete the definitions provided below
(Astrophysics -satellites - Telescope - Astronomers -Intelsat –orbit)
A-An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer.
B- An organization intended to tell its members what is going on in space and how satellites should be
used
C-Expersts who made their studies in astronomy and observe the celestial bodies
D-to follow a circular or elliptical path around a central body.

After listening:Work with your partner and write a short paragraph about satellites and their uses
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The listening script:

Satellites are man-made small objects that that orbit or revolve around the earth or another larger object
Thousands of them are hovering on space.Satellites are of two types artificial satellites and natural satellites just
like the moon earth. The first satellite sent to space was called sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 to gather
information about the outer space, solar system and the universe. Thanks to satellites millions of people via
telecommunications systems can all watch the world cup at the same time. They also help setting the way for
ships and airplanes. Satellites are used to control the weather and to determine all phenomena happening in
space.In 1974 an organization was formed for the aim of using satellites and monitoring broadcasting and
satellites telecommunication systems.

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