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\nA Tribute to John Glenn\n

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\nDon'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...\n
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\nOn This Day: Friendship 7: John Glenn Orbits the Earth\n

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\nExactly 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...\n
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\nJohn Glenn Secret Message\n

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\nIn this John Glenn worksheet, students reveal a secret message by decoding the symbols to spell out the secret message. Students utilize the alphabet key to decode the message.\n
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\nJohn Glenn: The All-American Hero\n

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\nStudents watch a video and participate in discussion about test pilot, astronaut, senator, and hero-John Glenn.\n
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\nFamous Astronauts\n

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\nIn this astronauts worksheet, learners 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.\n
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\nA Life Without Flight\n

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\nStudents explore impact of Ohio's aviation pioneers on life in America, discuss what life today would be like without people like the Wright Brothers, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong, and brainstorm and research list of items that space...\n
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\n\"One Giant Leap for Mankind\"\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the significance of the Apollo 11 lunar landing by interviewing an adult for memories of the mission. They incorporate their interviews into news articles as 'journalists' in July 1969 to document this historic...\n
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\nI Can Touch the Stars\n

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\nStudents examine the concept of human capital. For this human capital lesson, students research how Dr. Sally Ride and Senator John Glenn invested their human capital. They determine how these two increased their human capital through...\n
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\nSpace-Age Experiments\n

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\nStudents evaluate the notion of aging by reviewing some of the studies that occurred on John Glenn's space shuttle mission.\n
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\nA Wrinkle in Time Discussion and Activity Guide\n

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\nAs you work through Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, try out some or all of the 20 questions and activities included here. Useful for discussion questions, group assignments, or individual projects, this resource covers plot as...\n
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\nThe Mature Adult in the Lifecycle\n

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\nStudents define lifespan, longevity, and life expectancy. They identify factors that contribute to a longer lifespan. They recognize social, psychological, and physical ways to reach maximum lifespan.\n
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\nCoins In Space! (Creative Writing)\n

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\nLearners practice creative writing. They write an imaginative story in which quarters escape from the space shuttle and ends up in the hands of an alien. Students brainstorm ideas, write a draft, revise, and edit their composition.\n
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\nGeneral Knowledge Quiz About the USA\n

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\nIn 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.\n
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\nHow Does a Satellite Stay in Orbit?\n

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\nStudents explore placing a satellite into orbit, then about forces needed to keep an object in orbit. They examine how satellites orbit in elliptical paths and about properties of ellipses. They learn Kepler's 3rd Law of Planetary Motion\n
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\nIt is Our Right-Don't Waste It!\n

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\nStudents explore the basic rights granted to all American citizens by the U.S. Constitution in the light of women's issues. The women's suffrage movement, the role of Susan B. Anthony, and the timeline of events on voting rights are...\n
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\nLocal Government\n

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\nFourth graders research services and responsibilities of local government. They use cameras to take pictures of local government in action and create posters with them.\n
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\nWhere's Walden and Why Henry?\n

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\nSixth graders understand how Thoreau can serve as both inspiration and model for the investigation of home places. They explore ways to become better observers of natural and cultural history. Students find out how to connect with their...\n
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\nNASA, Impact on Space\n

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\nStudents examine the work of NASA. In this space exploration lesson, students watch \"1958: Project Mercury Begins.\" Students then view a PowerPoint presentation about the history of NASA and research each of the manned space programs.\n
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\nCold War - The Space Race\n

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\nIn these Cold War worksheets, learners 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.\n
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\nMy Community Then and Now\n

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\nThird graders examine and discuss the characteristics of their community. They compare their present community with its characteristics at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and they make flat or relief maps that include unique...\n
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\nArtificial Satellites and Space Probes\n

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\nIn 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.\n
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\nThe Vocabulary of Space\n

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\nStudents build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. \n
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\nOur Documents: Transcript of John Glenn's Official Communication\n

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\nThe official transcription of John Glenn's in-flight communication with Mission Control during his orbit around the earth in 1962.\n
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\nHistoric Wings: John Glenn Friendship 7\n

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\nThe story of America's first astronaut to orbit the earth during the Mercury Space program. After launching the program click on continue or on the numbers to learn about the story of the Mercury program and the first American to orbit...\n
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