When the Space Age Came to Florida

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this passage, students learn about the "Race to Space." In 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a bold statement. He announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon before the end of the decade. Americans were thrilled about this possibility. 

A vocabulary activity and question set is included with the passage. 

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

SS10.6.8

Describe how the United States’ role in the Cold War influenced domestic and international events.

UP:SS10.6.8

Vocabulary

  • Cold War
  • domestic
  • international
  • Iron Curtain
  • communism
  • democracy
  • embargo
  • blockade
  • diplomacy
  • strategic diplomatic initiative
  • proxy war
  • destruction
  • invasion
  • crisis
  • weapons of mass destruction
  • Strategic Defense Initiative

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How the role the U.S. played in the Cold War influenced domestic and foreign policy.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Appraise the value of technological advances during the Cold War.
  • Cite specific textual evidence to analyze the influence of the super powers on cultural, technological, and political changes during the Cold War.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The United States played an important role in the Cold War and this influenced U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

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Learning Activity

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Other

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