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Neil Armstrong

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.”

Health Message: Mindful changes in eating behavior
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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Quiz: (Make sure you're already logged into your Gmail account, then click to copy this Google form to your Google Drive. Quiz keys are here.)
Neil Armstrong Google Quiz https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vejh33p86qQ-WRdFbD2JJIkztC3GUSk5LUVpAsI5gi4/copy

Slide Deck:
Neil Armstrong Slide Deck https://thewalkingclassroom.box.com/s/etzmip9ksqm2b09ogkpl0nvozlvajbxk

Related Videos:


“One Small Step For Man”
0:30

Presents footage of Armstrong’s famous quote.


NASA: We Are the Explorers
2:34

Describes NASA’s tradition of space exploration, with endless possibilities and further exploration yet to come!

Additional Resources:


Neil Armstrong Learning Stations
Multi-Day Project

Learn about the life of Neil Armstrong through primary sources.


Neil Armstrong Word Search
Printable or Worksheet

Demonstrate knowledge of Neil Armstrong by finding the hidden words.


25 Astounding Space Activities
Hands-on Activity

Explore outer space and space travel with one or several of these space-themed activities.

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