Into The Book: Evaluating: Space Race!

It is important to evaluate all types of texts, including websites. Before you use a website, ask yourself these questions. Does it have the information you need? Is the information current? Why was the website created? These questions will help you evaluate websites!

Astro Nova

Astro Nester

Astro Nova
is in the lead!

Astro Nester
is in the lead!

The race is on! Be the first to build your rocket and blast off into space! Two other players will be competing against you, so be sure to evaluate your sources and choose the best one for your job.

Books and websites are a lot alike. Just like books, websites have different purposes.

Image of an open book and a sample web page.

Just like a book, you can evaluate a website by asking yourself:

WHAT does the information teach you?

Is the information CURRENT?

WHY was the information written?

There are four jobs you need to do to build your rocket. For each job, you will see four websites that might help you. Choose the website that will help you the most. Then type in your reason for choosing that website.

If you ever need help, click on the purple arrows. Pay attention because there will not be any arrows to help you on Job 4!

Try to be the first one to build your rocket! Good luck!

Click on each arrow to learn more about them.

1 OF 5 VIEWED

NASA: Space Suits of the New Millenium Page

Your History: The History of Space Suits Page

Upedia, the Free Encyclopedia: Rocket Wings Page

Wings Galore!: Big Sales and Cheap Deals! Sale Page

NASA: Technical Comparisons of Three Wing Types Page

Your! Answers: What is the Best Space Food in the Universe? Page

E-mail your answers to your teacher or someone else so
you can talk about them later.

to:

JOB:

BLAST OFF!

Help

Evaluating means making a judgment about what you read.

Evaluate these websites to be the first to build your rocket.

First look at your job. It is in the upper right corner. Then evaluate the four websites. They are labeled A, B, C, and D. Choose the website that is most helpful in completing the job. Then tell why you chose that website.

Repeat for all four jobs.

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