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Landing a Man on the Moon: President Nixon and the Apollo Program

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Take the small step for man and giant leap for mankind with the Apollo astronauts using primary sources. Young historians explore the documents related to the American space program up through the lunar landing, including presidential papers and photographs related to the mission. Discussion questions help them understand the impact of the moon mission not only on the space program, but also the Cold War.

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Concepts

moon exploration, the moon, apollo 11, space, space exploration, space flight, space programs, the space race, the cold war, richard nixon, the presidency of richard nixon, primary source images, primary source analysis, primary sources

Instructional Ideas

Use the document analysis activity to discuss the significance of the lunar landing in American history

Classroom Considerations

Learners should have some understanding of the Cold War and Space Race
Class members need computer access to complete the activities

Pros

Primary sources are unique and engaging
Discussion questions help students make connections between different events and dynamics in history

Cons

Focus on Nixon may leave out critical events related to other administrations and the space program

Common Core

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