Today’s Walking Classroom podcast discusses one of America’s most famous astronauts, Neil Armstrong. He fell in love with flying at the age of two and took that passion as far as it could possibly reach — into space. Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon and famously said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Character Value: Passion
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4
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Neil Armstrong Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Neil Armstrong Slide Deck
Presents footage of Armstrong’s famous quote.
Describes NASA’s tradition of space exploration, with endless possibilities and further exploration yet to come!
Learn about the life of Neil Armstrong through primary sources.
Demonstrate knowledge of Neil Armstrong by finding the hidden words.
Explore outer space and space travel with one or several of these space-themed activities.
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