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On This Day: Friendship 7: John Glenn Orbits the Earth

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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 daughter. Then, learners consider the astronaut's legacy and the space race's connection to the Cold War.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
space, space exploration, space flight, space programs, space travel, the space race, mercury, astronauts, american history, nasa
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Analyze clips for Cold War influences on the space race
  • Watch videos and then ask small groups to compile a list of the characteristics of a hero
Classroom Considerations
  • Teachers must create a free C-SPAN Classroom account or the use of the following login credentials: Username: students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
  • Video footage includes vintage films about Glenn, as well as clips of the astronaut himself
  • Resource is edited to allow for easy adaptation to various forms of instruction
Cons
  • None