NASA and the Space Program Change Florida: The Space Program Changes the Economy and Culture of Florida

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite, into space in 1957. Americans watched the Soviet satellite beeping and blinking across the American night sky. Sputnik I weighed only 184 pounds and could do little more than beep, but many people worried that this meant the United States was losing the race to develop space technology.

Pressure exploded from United States politicians and the American public demanding that the country catch up and increase investment in rocket technology and aeronautics. In this lesson students will analyze the film Florida: Moonport USA to describe the effect of the United States space program on Florida's economy, growth and culture.
Resource ID#: 170447 Type: Lesson Plan
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Direct Link: https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/nasa/lessonplans/8thgrade/moonport/

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: NASA, Florida History
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: BSIS Created Resources

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