Sputnik: The Little Metal Ball That Fueled the Cold War

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the Social Studies content area. It is most appropriate for 11th-12th grade students enrolled in a U.S. History class. In this article, the author, a professor of aeronautics, reflects on the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite and how it inspired both Cold War paranoia and a national commitment to scientific education. Sputnik, he concludes, was a true historical turning point.

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Direct Link: http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/article/Sputnik-The-little-metal-ball-that-fueled-the-2536655.php

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: text complexity, Sputnik, Cold War, NASA, Space Race, Dwight Eisenhower, informational text

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: Social Studies Reading Resources

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