A Rover's Story - Answer Key PDF

Okay, here are the contents of the images, converted to markdown format: ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 1-10 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** If you could name a robot that was going to Mars, what would you name it and why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks * frustrates * dedu...

Okay, here are the contents of the images, converted to markdown format: ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 1-10 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** If you could name a robot that was going to Mars, what would you name it and why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks * frustrates * deduced * code * precision * sterile 1. Losing the last three matches frustrates the members of the team, so the coach held a team meeting to share. 2. The teacher deduced from her behavior that she was trying to get attention. 3. Deciphering the secret code requires a technology expert. 4. Please handle the knife with extreme precision and care. 5. You need to use a disinfectant solution to make the surface of the table sterile. **TRUE OR FALSE:** Mark T for True and F for False 1. False The robot can smile and understands the significance of this expression. 2. False The humans that work on the robot wear pink uniforms called bunny suits or hazmats. 3. True Sophia writes a letter to the robot because her teacher, Mrs. Ennis, asked her students to write a letter to it. 4. True The robot was taken apart and no one explained why that happened. 5. True Rania is the robot's favorite among the hazmats and is in charge of running many of its tests. ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 1-10 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What is the purpose of the robot? How do the scientists communicate back and forth with the robot? The robot was created to explore the planet of Mars so that we can understand its atmosphere and environment better. (page 3) The scientists communicate through code. Code is transmitted to the robot's brain. The code asks the robot to do different things. (page 5) The robot can only respond with yes or no. (page 10) 2. Why do you think Sophia does not get excited about writing to the robot or want to explain to the other kids what the robot does? Answers vary. Sophia's mom works with the robot. Sophia is already sick and tired of hearing about the robot all the time. (pages 3-4) 3. What frustrates the robot? The robot is frustrated that it does not have the ability of human speech. And speak directly to Rania. It is frustrated that it is still in pieces. (page 10) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 11-20 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it and do you know who gave it to you? If not, do you wish you had one? Why or why not? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * paces * adapt * preference * setbacks * informs 1. The new dad paces back and forth in the doctor's office while his baby was being checked by the doctor. 2. We must be willing to adapt and make changes in order to protect our planet. 3. She listed her favorite restaurants in order of preference. 4. Sometimes temporary setbacks can be very frustrating when trying to reach a goal. 5. The teacher informs the students time is up to finish the test. **MULTIPLE CHOICE:** Choose the best answer. 1. What name was the Rover given by a sixth grade student from Ohio? a. Resilience b. Challenger c. Friendship d. Happiness Answer: a. Resilience 2. What is the name of the identical Rover? a. Destiny b. Wanderer c. Journey d. Honesty Answer: c. Journey ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 11-20 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. Why does Sophia struggle to fall asleep? Why does she think writing to the Mars Rover will help? Sophia struggles to fall asleep when her Mom isn't home. She thinks maybe this is why she is writing to the Mars Rover. Because he is with her mom. (pages 11-12) 2. Why does the sixth-grade student think that Resilience is a good name for the Mars Rover? What nickname does Xander give to Resilience? The student said that the Mars Rover has a big task. It has to collect samples from the surface of Mars, explore the terrain and photograph it, as well as try to bring back online another Mars Rover who NASA lost connection with. That sounds like a job that will need resilience. This rover will need to be able to stay afloat even when things are especially tricky. Having the name that can mean "to float” will be good luck for a tricky landing. There will probably be lots of setbacks, but hopefully this rover will adapt. Xander nicknamed him Res. (pages 14-15) 3. How does Res describe the word “trust”. Who do you trust most and why? Trust is what Xander has for Res and his understanding of human speech. Trust is what Xander has when he lets Rania rewrite his code. Trust is what Rania has in our mission when she cancels her dinner plans with her family to stay late to work. It is a good thing to be trusted. Trust is something that hazmats value. And Res is learning to value it too. (page 19) Answers vary. ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 21-30 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** What are the three most important things you want people to know about you? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * duplicate * environments * exceedingly * overcome * odds 1. I had a duplicate key made so I had a backup in case I needed it. 2. The children grew up in very different environments from one another. 3. The weather was exceedingly cold, so I made sure to wear my warmest coat. 4. The night before the test I was overcome with fear and nervousness. 5. She wanted to improve her odds of winning the lottery, so she bought more tickets. **SEQUENCING:** Put the following events in chronological order, using the numbers 1-5. 1. 1 Journey tells Res that hazmat is an abbreviation for hazardous material. 2. 3 Journey told Res that she thinks she is going to Mars and that Res is the backup. 3. 4 Sophie shares important things about herself with Res in her next letter. 4. 2 Res now is a brain with 23 cameras attached to it. 5. 5 Res believes that his environment has been different than Journey's environment and that environments matter. ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 21-30 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What is beeps and boops? How does Res feel about it? Why? Beeps and boops is a phrase that Journey created. Res thinks it is extraordinary. It never occurred to him that he could create a phrase or anything. (page 24) 2. What does Sophie share with Res about herself in her letter? Her favorite color is aquamarine, she plays midfielder in soccer, she's seen the movie Moana about 500 times. (page 28) 3. Do you think Journey is correct in believing that Res is the backup for the trip to Mars? Why or why not? Answers vary. (page 25) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 31-40 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** Do you enjoy playing computer or video games? If so, which one is your favorite and why? If not, what do you prefer to do instead? Why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * simulations * terror * thwarted * deciphered * worthy 1. The airplane pilot must train with several simulations to prepare to fly the plane. 2. I felt total terror when I walked through the haunted house on Halloween at the amusement park. 3. The army thwarted the attempted take over by the enemy's army. 4. The teacher successfully deciphered the hard to read handwriting on the writing assignment. 5. The soccer team ended up being a worthy opponent in the championship match. **MULTIPLE CHOICE:** Choose the best answer. 1. What song does Rania sing to Sophie on the phone from work? a. "You are My Sunshine" b. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” c. "Rock a Bye, Baby" d. "Baby Shark" Answer: b. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” 2. What is the most difficult part of the mission to Mars? a. the landing b. the trip to Mars c. the moving around Mars d. the dust storms Answer: a. the landing ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 31-40 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What are examples of how previous rovers have not been successful on Mars? Which one does Res not want to experience the most? Some have crash landed into the surface, some got permanently stuck when their wheels were thwarted by rocky soil, or their interior computer brain went completely buggy and they were no longer able to communicate with Earth. Res does not want to experience the last one. (page 31) 2. What does Rania's phone tell Res about why Rania's mom is worried about her? Rania is giving up too much of her life for her work. She is missing out on time with her family. She misses them when she is at work. She misses out on special dinners and Sophie's soccer games. (page 37) 3. Why does Sophie get angry at Res sometimes? Because her mom is always working on Res. Res takes up a lot of time. She misses having her mom shout for her at soccer matches. (page 39) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 41-52 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** What do you think is the world's greatest food? Why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * accurately * resist * detect * probable * futile 1. It is difficult to predict the weather accurately. 2. It was hard to resist eating a second piece of the pumpkin pie. 3. I could just barely detect the smell of chocolate chip cookies in the kitchen downstairs. 4. The probable cause of the forest fire was lightning from the storm. 5. The dog's efforts to chew through his leash to break free were futile. **TRUE OR FALSE:** Mark T for True and F for False 1. True Journey says that the rovers were built to be logical and make calculated decisions. 2. True Sophie went on the NASA website to learn more about Res. 3. True Res knows Rania's code because her code is clearer than any other hazmat's code. 4. False Xander introduces Res to his brother named Cody. 5. False Sophie only took a photo by herself with Res when she visited. ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 41-52 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What does Journey believe about human feelings and why? Do you think Journey is right? Human feelings are dangerous. They make humans make poor decisions. Humans have attachments. They care about each other and about other things on Earth. And because of their attachments and feelings, they do things that are dangerous. Rovers were built to avoid the problems of humans. They were built to make good decisions. (page 44) Answers vary. 2. Why does Sophie not want to tell her mom she is interested in learning about Res? Do you ever feel the same way as Sophie about your grown ups at home? Sophie feels like her mom will do that thing where she gets overexcited and it's just embarrassing for everyone. (page 47) Answers vary. 3. Res becomes happy when Sophie knows his name. Do you think it is possible for Res to feel happy and have human emotions? Why or why not? Answers vary. (page 51) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 53-63 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** Do you prefer to be outside when it is hot or when it is cold? Why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * variable * asset * scorching * withstand * subjected 1. The fish are highly variable in both pattern and color. 2. Since he has experience with technology, he will be a great asset to our staff. 3. The scorching sun tortured people with its heat. 4. The trees can withstand the winds that are constantly blowing along the side of the mountain. 5. The team will be subjected to many different drills at the soccer practice. **MULTIPLE CHOICE:** Choose the best answer. 1. What is the name of the test in which Res was shaking and turning over? a. Shake it Off b. Drop and Roll c. Rock and Roll d. Shake and Bake Answer: d. Shake and Bake 2. Where does Res need to be shipped for the launch to Mars? a. Florida b. Texas c. Hawaii d. California Answer: a. Florida ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 53-63 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. Describe the Shake and Bake test that Res participated in. Res is carried into a room he's never seen. The doors shut and he is alone. Suddenly, he is shaking and turning over. His wheels are spinning faster than ever. Two of the six wheels pull up off the ground. He is unstable. His system is overloading, and he can tell he is going to shut down soon. But the shaking stops. (page 53) 2. Where does Res have to go for the launch? How do Rania and Sophie feel about this? Florida. Rania- nervous even though she pretends not to be. Sophie- she likes Res and thinks he is cool. (page 60) Sophie- a little nervous because it just seems kind of scary (page 55) 3. Why do you think the tests that Journey is subjected to seem to be more intense than the tests Res is? Answers vary. (page 58) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 64-75 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** Do you like to listen to music? If so, what kinds? If not, why? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * speculate * salvage * inhospitable * demise * frequent 1. It is not right to speculate or make guesses about why she chose to leave her job. 2. The salvage of the shipwreck was made more difficult by the bad weather. 3. The weather there is nasty and inhospitable almost all of the time. 4. The town's demise was caused by the hurricane, and it never fully recovered. 5. The school bus makes frequent stops on the way to school. **SEQUENCING:** Put the following events in chronological order, using the numbers 1-5. 1. 1 Res receives new code to search for other Mars Rovers who have gone offline. 2. 3 Res asks Journey if she thinks they will get to come back to Earth. 3. 5 Xander plays music, and Res thinks it is beautiful. 4. 2 Rania begins to speak to Res and admits it feels really good to do so. 5. 4 Rania takes the entire day off work to spend with Sophie. ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 64-75 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What will Res be doing on Mars? What Rover will Res be trying to find and why is it important to Rania and Xander? Res will be collecting, studying, and analyzing pieces of Mars's atmosphere. Res will be searching for other Mars Rovers from previous missions. Mars Rovers who have gone offline. It will be Res's job to see if he can bring them back online and salvage whatever data they have collected. Res will be trying to find Courage. A rover that was the first Rania and Xander ever worked on. (pages 64-65) 2. How do both Res and Rania feel when Rania begins to speak to Res? Res- his inside wiring felt hotter than it did during the heat test. Scorching. Rania- she says it feels really good. (page 66) 3. Res wonders if he will get to come back to Earth. Do you think he will? Why or why not? Answers vary. (page 70) ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 76-89 **MAKING CONNECTIONS:** Would you like to fly a drone? Why or why not? (Blank lines for writing) **VOCABULARY:** Fill in the blanks. * equipped * quiver * scenario * compute * securing 1. Equipped with a hoe and a shovel, I started walking toward the garden. 2. The memory of the day made my grandpa quiver in sadness. 3. The most likely scenario is my sister returns to college in the fall. 4. In order to compute the correct numbers, my dad needed a calculator. 5. We used tie down straps when securing the load in the truck. **MULTIPLE CHOICE:** Choose the best answer. 1. What name did Res choose for his new drone? a. Buzz b. Fly c. Zippy d. Eagle Eyes Answer: b. Fly 2. How much money does Rania tell Xander they will need to raise to bring Res back to Earth? a. 4 million dollars b. 14 million dollars c. 40 million dollars d. 4 billion dollars Answer: d. 4 billion dollars ### A ROVER'S STORY- PAGES 76-89 **SHORT ANSWER:** 1. What is keeping Rania up at night with worry? The funding to bring Res back. They haven't started on that, and it's going to cost at least four billion dollars. (page 81) 2. What does Res need to find that will help to secure the funding to bring him back? Why is this a problem? A fossil. The likelihood of finding a fossil is very low. It is unknown whether fossils even exist on Mars. (page 83) 3. Do you believe there are fossils on Mars of previous life? Why or why not? Answers vary.