Lesson Plan: The First American in Space, Alan Shepard Completes a Suborbital Flight
This lesson plan covers the significance of Alan Shepard's suborbital flight and the challenges of space exploration.
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Lesson Details
Subject: History
Grade Level: 6-8
Duration: 60 minutes
Learning Outcomes
- Know the significance of Alan Shepard's suborbital flight
- Understand the challenges and risks of space exploration
- Can analyze primary sources to draw conclusions about historical events
Methodology
The lesson will begin with a brief introduction to the Space Race and the significance of Alan Shepard's suborbital flight. Students will then analyze primary sources, including photographs and news articles, to gain a deeper understanding of the event. Next, students will work in small groups to discuss the challenges and risks of space exploration and how they relate to Shepard's flight. Finally, students will complete a short writing assignment in which they analyze the significance of Shepard's flight and its impact on the Space Race.
Resources/Materials
- Primary source documents (photographs, news articles)
- Writing materials
Activities
- Introduction to the Space Race and Alan Shepard's suborbital flight (10 minutes)
- Primary source analysis (20 minutes)
- Small group discussion (15 minutes)
- Writing assignment (15 minutes)
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their participation in the small group discussion and their completion of the writing assignment.
Compliance
This lesson plan is compliant with the Common Core State Standards for History/Social Studies.
