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This Apollo-Soyuz: Space Age Detente interactive also includes:
The Space Race saw the Soviet Union and the US go from competitors to partners. Scholars read a letter regarding the first docking of the US and Soviet space craft. Young historians also complete a written assignment and participate in group discussion to understand the impact of the event on relations between the US and Soviet Union.
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Concepts
america, american history, the united states, russia, the soviet union, the cold war, space, space exploration, space programs, space flight, space shuttles, space travel, the international space station, the space race, nasa, primary sources, primary source analysis, primary source images, skills review, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the cooperation between the US and Soviet Union with the earlier Space Race
- Guide a group discussion on the International Space Shuttle
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
- Knowledge of the Cold War and space programs are required to complete the activity
Pros
- Resource is great to pair with a lesson the Cold War or the Space Race
- The activity uses primary sources to engage learners
Cons
- None