Summary
Daniel covers Neil Armstrong's life from his test-pilot career through the Apollo 11 mission and his historic moonwalk on July 20, 1969. Includes context about the Space Race and why landing on the moon was a defining moment for humanity.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
- What was the Space Race and why was it happening?
- What did Armstrong mean by "one giant leap for mankind"?
- Why is the Apollo 11 mission considered one of the greatest technological achievements in history?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: astronaut, Apollo 11, Space Race, moonwalk, NASA, orbit, lunar module, Armstrong.
Try it: Research one fact about the moon that surprised you. Share it with two classmates.