1. Create at T- Chart
JFK
Mary Lou

2. JFK – TO THE MOON SPEECH
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University in Houston, Texas. It outlined the reasons the United States should go to the moon. Listen to the speech and make a list of reasons why he says space exploration is necessary.

3. Mary Lou’s letter to President
One of the people who voiced their opinion on President Kennedy’s decision to go to the moon was 13-year-old Mary Lou Reitler. Read Mary Lou’s letter. Think about whether or not she supports the President’s decision and what reasons Mary Lou gives to defend her position. Write those reasons on your t-chart.

4. SPACE RACE Use the following information to complete your timeline.

5. 1957-1958 1957 1958 The Soviets launch the satellite Sputnik
The Soviets put a dog, Laika, in space
1958
The U.S. launches the satellite Explorer I
The U.S. creates National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA)

6. 1961 1961 The Soviets send Yuri Gagarin into space
The U.S. sends Allan Sheppard into space

7. 1962-1963 1962 1963 John Glenn orbits the earth
Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first women in space

8. 1965 1965 The Soviets complete a successful space walk
Ed White completes a successful space walk

9. 1966 - 1969 1966 1969 The Soviets land on the moon
The U.S. lands on the moon
1969
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land and walk on the moon

10. 1969 MOON LANDING
Watch the video of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing and write the FAMOUS Neil Armstrong quote at the bottom of your timeline.

11. “SPINOFFS” Technology developed for the space program has been applied to many innovations that influence our daily lives. NASA refers to these technological advances as “spinoffs.” Here is a list of a few:
Smoke detectors
Cordless tools
TV satellite dishes
Technology used on commercial aircraft and air traffic control
Fire-resistant textiles and clothing that are used to protect firefighters and the military
Fabrics which block ultraviolet rays
Medical imaging that helps doctors see what is happening in the human body
Navy life boat rafts to help sailors in case of an emergency on their boat
Devices to detect dangerous chemicals in the air and water
Bullet proof vests to protect law enforcement officers

13. Other Impacts of Space Race
New Jobs in Defense Programs
National Defense Education Act
More funding for math and science
More Money for research and development
US Military Industrial Complex grew