The Space Race
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Objective
I can explain the motivations behind the Space Race and its impact on technological advancements.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:47Vetted channel
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Practice
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Briefly describe the event that is generally considered the start of the Space Race.
Explain why the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik caused concern in the United States.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“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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