Summary
Mark argues that spending on NASA is worth it, giving five reasons — from making Earth better to spinoff technology and the economy. A short, evidence-based take on how governments choose to spend money.
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Ages 7+
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Governments must choose how to spend limited money. Mark lays out benefits of NASA spending so you can weigh them against the costs — real civics and economics.
- What are two of Mark's reasons that NASA spending is worth it?
- What is a 'spinoff' technology, and why does it matter to the argument?
- How would you decide whether a public project is worth the cost?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: budget, benefit, cost, spinoff.
Try it: Pick a project a town could fund. List one benefit and one cost. Would you vote yes or no, and why?