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Instructional Video

The First Humans on the Moon

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One of the most important events in space exploration history has some secrets! Using an informative video, scholars discover all of the details of the first humans landing on the moon. The narrator shares the details of the mission, why landing on the moon was such a big step, and the challenges astronauts faced getting there and getting home. 

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CCSS: Adaptable NGSS: Adaptable
Concepts
outer space, space, space exploration, space flight, space programs, space shuttles, space travel, moon exploration, the moon, the earth's orbit, orbiting
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as a discussion starter about the benefits and risks of space exploration
  • Show a timeline of the history of space travel
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should have a very basic understanding of space travel 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Interesting and engaging delivery holds viewers' attention
  • Connects to historical events
Cons
  • None
Common Core
RST.9-10.2