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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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Concepts

space, space exploration, space flight, space programs, space travel, the space race, mercury, astronauts, american history, nasa

Additional Tags

social studies

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

Common Core

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