The ISS: Space Station & Life in Space - Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension

Take your students on a journey to Earth's orbit to explore the International Space Station (ISS), the daily lives of astronauts, and the future of space travel.

What topics are covered?

• The History of the ISS: Explains the massive cooperative project started in 1998, its incredible speed of 27,000 km/h, and how it can be seen from Earth.
• The Structure of the Station: Describes the station's football-field size, how solar panels generate power, and the complex systems that recycle water from sweat and breath.
• Life on the Station: A fascinating look at daily survival in weightlessness—from eating tortillas instead of bread to sleeping strapped to walls and exercising to keep muscles strong.
• Space Stations of the Future: Explores what comes next, including the "Lunar Gateway" orbiting the Moon, commercial space hotels, and the sci-fi concept of a space elevator.

These non-fiction texts are designed to build reading comprehension skills while making science accessible and interesting. Designed for classrooms and families alike, these 'No Prep' texts are perfect for group lessons or independent study.

Two versions of this text set are included: One featuring full-color graphics (optimized in RGB color), and a simplified black-and-white version.

Both versions include 8 pages in 4 sheets, with a total of 16 pages of content.