2. Movie times

3. Original: Rocket Boys Directed By: Joe Johnston Principal: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min.

4. In 1957 ， the Soviet Union launched “Sputnik” ， history’s first man-made satellite into space. A wave of American national anxiety sweeps the country. While a boy called Homer was inspired to build rockets.

5. The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky. --------- October Sky

6. Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. Born February 19, 1943 (age 72) Occupation Author, Aerospace Engineer (retired) Education BS in Industrial Engineering (1964) Alma mater Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State university Notable works Rocket Boys Torpedo Junction Back to the Moon The Coalwood Way Sky of Stone Awards Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal

7. Rocket Boys ------A dream trip of a NASA rocket scientist Awards ★ The W. D. Weatherford Award in 1998 ★ The No.1 New York Times Best Seller ★ one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. ★ Be studied in many school systems mem oir

8. Miss Riley A chemistry and physics teacher who inspires the Rocket Boys to compete in the National Science Fair.

9. " Sometimes you really can't listen to what anybody else says. You just gotta listen inside." -Miss Frieda Riley

10. John Hickam A hard-headed mine foreman in Coalwood and Homer's father.

11. It’s not because I’m so different from you either. It’s ‘cause I’m the same. I can be just as hardheaded and just as tough. I only hope I can be as good as a man as you are. —— Homer Hickam

12. prize-giving question 1. Who helped Homer in his rocket dream? 2. If you were inspired and what you want to say after watching this movie?