Uncovering the Lessons of Loss: The Challenger Investigation

Unveil the crucial lessons learned from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster with this engaging and informative reading comprehension resource. This comprehensive worksheet delves into the formation and findings of the Rogers Commission, their unveiling of the critical design flaw, and the significant safety improvements implemented to prioritize crew safety in future missions.

What's Included:

• Captivating Text: A well-written and informative reading passage that details the aftermath of the Challenger disaster, the Rogers Commission's investigation, and the resulting safety advancements.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students sharpen their analytical skills by examining an excerpt from the Rogers Commission Report, gaining deeper insight into the investigation's findings.
• 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 describe the formation and purpose of the Rogers Commission.
• Students will be able to explain the critical design flaw identified in the Space Shuttle program.
• Students will be able to analyze a primary source and explain its significance in understanding the investigation's findings.
• Students will be able to identify and explain the key safety improvements implemented following the Challenger disaster.

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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