Beyond the Stars: Remembering the Challenger Crew

Engage your students in a captivating and thought-provoking reading comprehension journey as they explore the story of the Challenger crew. This comprehensive worksheet delves into the unique backgrounds, unwavering dedication, and lasting impact of the individuals who lost their lives in the pursuit of scientific advancement.

What's Included:

• Engaging Text: A well-written and informative reading passage that details the Challenger mission, the crew members' backgrounds, and the legacy they left behind.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students gain valuable analytical skills by examining an excerpt from President Reagan's speech following the tragedy.
• Varied Assessment: A mix of multiple-choice, true-or-false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
• Detailed Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key provides educators with quick and easy answer reference.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the key events surrounding the Challenger mission and its crew.
• Students will be able to describe the backgrounds and expertise of the Challenger crew members.
• Students will be able to analyze a primary source and explain its significance in understanding the event.
• Students will be able to explain the legacy of the Challenger crew and its impact on future generations.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• RI.5.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support a point of view.

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