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On This Day: Friendship 7: John Glenn Orbits the Earth
Exactly what is the right stuff? Individuals consider the question using video clips about the astronaut legend, John Glenn. Footage includes NASA propaganda newsreels about his upbringing, as well as speeches from Glenn and his...
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A Tribute to John Glenn
Don't miss an out-of-this-world tribute to the life of John Glenn, the first astronaut to orbit Earth. The mission itself was not smooth sailing. An interesting video shows viewers how Glenn had to think on his feet to ensure the success...
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John Glenn Secret Message
In this John Glenn worksheet, learners reveal a secret message by decoding the symbols to spell out the secret message. Students utilize the alphabet key to decode the message.
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Famous Astronauts
In this astronauts worksheet, students read about the accomplishments of Sally Ride, Neil Armstrong, and John Glenn. Then students complete 27 multiple choice, 2 true or false, and 3 short answer questions.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA
For this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Iowa Challenge
In this Iowa activity, students answer questions about famous people and places in Iowa. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Fossil Fuels and the Debt Crisis: Political Cartoons
Wondering what dinosaurs have to do with the debt crisis? This analysis handout includes two political cartoons using dinosaur metaphors, and prompts pupils to consider the symbolism to understand the cartoonist's point. You may want to...
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Cold War - The Space Race
In these Cold War worksheets, students read about the space race between the United States and Russia. Students also read about the first man on the moon and answer 8 questions about the texts.
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Artificial Satellites and Space Probes
In this satellites worksheet, students match the list of facts given with the artificial satellite or space probe that it describes. This worksheet has 12 matching questions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: John Myatt on Glenn Brown
Learn how John Myatt, a renowned art forger whose exploits have even landed him a spell in prison, takes a trip to Tate Liverpool to contemplate Glenn Brown's work. [5:40]
US National Archives
Archive: Friendship Seven
1962 film [57:52] film depicting Astronaut John H. Glenn's first American orbital space flight, documents flight of Friendship Seven in Project Mercury, including a close look at tracking stations around the world.
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