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A Pictorial History of Rockets HandoutA Pictorial History of Rockets Handout
Publisher
NASA
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2020
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A Pictorial History of Rockets

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3, 2, 1: Blast off! Take a look at the history of rockets through a camera lens. A set of 41 cards displays more than 2,000 years of rockets, from their use as toys to space flight. 

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Concepts

rockets, space, aerospace, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the pictures to create a timeline in the classroom
  • Have groups choose an event or rocket and research it for more information

Classroom Considerations

  • Some may expect the sequence to be linear like a timeline

Pros

  • The resource provides a sampling of the history of rocketry
  • The vignettes can be used throughout the entire study of rockets

Cons

  • There is no direct link to a standard

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