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Race to the moon! An engaging activity focuses on NASA's Project Mercury and the Space Race. Scholars read a memorandum regarding the project and explore how it fueled Cold War tensions. Academics complete a worksheet and discuss the Space Race's impact on the legacy of the Cold War.
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Concepts
america, the united states, the space race, russia, mercury, nasa, aerospace, outer space, space, space exploration, space programs, space flight, space shuttles, space travel, the cold war, government regulation, flight, tension, competition, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources
Instructional Ideas
- Show pictures from Project Mercury
- Share video clips from Project Mercury with the class
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires Internet access to complete
Pros
- Activity can be completed in pairs
- The resource is great for a unit on the Space Race or the Cold War
Cons
- None