Remembering the Challenger: A Day of Tragedy and Lessons Learned

Foster critical thinking and social-emotional learning with this engaging reading comprehension resource about the Challenger disaster. Students delve into the tragic events of January 28th, 1986, exploring the launch, explosion, public response, and enduring impact. Analyze a primary source from President Reagan's address, develop critical thinking skills through diverse questions, and honor the legacy of the Challenger crew.

What's Included:

• Captivating Narrative: A well-written and informative passage that details the Challenger story, from the initial launch to the aftermath.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students examine an excerpt from President Reagan's speech, gaining deeper insight into the event's national significance.
• Varied Assessment: A mix of multiple-choice, true-or-false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning.
• Detailed Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key provides educators with quick and easy answer reference.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to describe the events surrounding the Challenger launch and explosion.
• Students will be able to analyze a primary source and explain its significance.
• Students will be able to identify the public's response to the tragedy.
• Students will be able to explain the lasting impact of the Challenger disaster on the space program and society.

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.

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