The Space Race

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the motivations behind the Space Race and its impact on technological advancements.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Who won the space race? - Jeff Steers

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe one motivation the United States had for participating in the Space Race, according to the video. Explain how this motivation influenced the country's actions during that time. Describe one motivation the Soviet Union had for participating in the Space Race, according to the video. Explain how this motivation influenced the country's actions during that time. ”

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