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Immerse your US History students in the Space Race with this no-prep Space Race lesson plan on the thrilling Cold War era competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Covering key Cold War space developments, presidential policies, and the historic moon landing, this resource ensures students grasp the significance of this pivotal era in US history.

Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Four-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.

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Topics Covered:
- The launch of Sputnik 1 by the USSR and its impact on the US
- US public reaction (backyard bomb shelters, “duck and cover” drills)
- Creation of NASA and the selection of Florida as the primary launch site
- Soviet achievements in the early space race
- President John F. Kennedy’s challenge to land on the moon
- The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs
- Growth of space-related industries in Houston, TX, and Cape Canaveral, FL
- The historic Apollo 11 mission and moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

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Slides/Pages: 21 total (17 slides, 4 pages)

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.

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