Curated OER
Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space
Students study the life of Christa McAuliffe who was on the Challenger space shuttle lost their lives when the ship exploded.
NASA
Nasa: Information on the Sts 51 L Challenger Accident
The mission profile of the Challenger accident, including the sequence of events, images and movie clips, crew profiles, and the report of the Presidential Commission.
Other
Framingham: Christa Mc Auliffe
A short biography of Christa McAuliffe from her home town. A famous painting of McAuliffe is also provided.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the explosion of the Challenger, PBS provides an article that describes the repercussions of the disaster.
Other
Metro West Daily News: Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion Still Vivid
Many people still remember exactly where they were when they either were actually watching it or heard about it - the Challenger explosion. After all these years, the memories still inspire hope for the future. Here are some notes on the...