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Cold War Activities, Maureen Miller, Hope Bragg, Christy Keefer
Cold War Activities, Maureen Miller, Hope Bragg, Christy Keefer
Integrated Math & Social Studies Lessons
These activities provide students with the background regarding the importance of the work being done by the women of West Computing. Students will develop a knowledge base of the events that occurred after World War II that led to the escalation of the Cold War. The lessons include short video clips that provide students with information in a media format that appeals to them. Through synthesizing the research completed by each student, the class will compile a timeline of Cold War Events. It was these events that lead to the urgency of the United States to win the war which …
The Transition From Naca To Nasa, Courtney Samans
The Transition From Naca To Nasa, Courtney Samans
Cold War & Space Race
The artifact that I have created to be a resource for teachers is a PowerPoint presentation on the transition from The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Animals In Space!, Courtney Wright
Animals In Space!, Courtney Wright
Cold War & Space Race
This is an extremely flexible project about the role of animals in space that you should adapt to fit your classroom’s needs. When I designed this lesson plan, I kept in mind different socioeconomic levels, and access to technology (or rather, lack thereof). I have attached my personal “daily” schedule for your use and guidance, but this project can be adaptable to any classroom without any set time restrictions. The point of this project is to allow students to learn how to research and present information. Additionally, it corresponds with the Hidden Figures nonfiction book because it requires students to …
The Transition From Naca To Nasa - Slides, Courtney Samans
The Transition From Naca To Nasa - Slides, Courtney Samans
Cold War & Space Race
The artifact that I have created to be a resource for teachers is a PowerPoint presentation on the transition from The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).