Thursday, October 22, 2009

10/20 Intro to Apollo 1

1. Apollo 1 importance to the space race.
2. Discussion about formal essay writing using IBC format.
3. Q's and Video on Apollo 1--Essay assigned. Due on Monday 10/27.

1960s---Unit: Space Race
Apollo 1 Questions


What year was Apollo 1 set to launch?
Which astronauts were chosen to be in Apollo 1?
What test was being simulated?
What happened during the test?

Essay Question: This question should be answered in a formal essay after watching the episode of “Earth to the Moon” on Apollo 1.

How did the Apollo 1 mission both delay NASA’s manned space program and also galvanize and increase NASA’s efficiency and the U.S. government’s resolve to reach the moon?

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