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Terror in Space
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Astronauts were sent to Mir to help scientists understand
some of the effects of living in space for extended periods of
time. Ask students what they think are some of the challenges of
living in space
(such as weightlessness, close living quarters, boredom).
As they watch, have students note the challenges faced by the
Mir crew.
After Watching
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Have students review their notes and discuss the challenges
faced by the Mir crew. What incidents arose as a result
of technical failures or error? What issues occurred as a result
of cultural and political differences between the Russians and
Americans? Discuss possible challenges and solutions that might
arise in the International Space Station, which will be shared
by 16 nations.
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Have students compare Mir with the space station on "Deep
Space Nine" or with other popular science-fiction space
stations. What are the similarities and differences?
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Ask students to support or refute the idea that from space,
Earth seems like a single community.
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