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Lesson 1: Racing to the Moon
California CCSS: Focus Standards
California CCSS: Supporting Standards
ELD Standards
In this lesson
Today you will
Cite textual evidence to explain the scientific and mathematical challenges NASA aimed to solve and evaluate reasons supporting the push for the moon mission.
Explain historical and scientific context using cause-effect transitions and domain-specific vocabulary in discussion and brief summary writing.
Essential Questions
How do curiosity, evidence, and collaboration lead to discovery?
How can research help us uncover lesser-known contributions and tell a more complete story?
Texts used in this lesson
Short-Form Text
John F. Kennedy’s Speech: “We Choose to Go to the Moon”
Original speech from the public domain, adapted by Newsela staff
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Short-Form Text
The 1960s: From Dream to Reality in 10 Years
Cheryl L. Mansfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center
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Short-Form Text
The Space Race: America Reaches for the Moon
NASA and the National Park Service, adapted by Newsela
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