The Space Race

The Space Race

Grade 8 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Who won the space race? - Jeff Steers

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe 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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