NASA – History, Innovation and Careers in Space

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A great warm-up for learning about NASA and joining in on the excitement of space exploration. Includes:

A. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 1) – activity page – history of NASA

B. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 2) – activity page – training; inventions

C. NASA – U.S. Space Program vocabulary building word search puzzle

D. People Behind the Astronauts crossword puzzle (Careers and Mission Control)

E. What is the Universe? Why Do We Search It? crossword puzzle with a bit of humor

F. Inventions Made Possible by NASA Research word search puzzle

Challenge Puzzles: More About NASA (for those who just can’t get enough)

G. 1–2–3 Liftoff! crossword

H. 1–2–3 Liftoff! vocabulary word search puzzle

Photos:

* Sputnik

* Yuri Gagarin

* Dwight Eisenhower creates NASA

* Alan Shepard

* John Glenn

* Apollo 11 crew (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins)

* Astronaut on moon

* Hubble

* Challenger disaster

New FREE Bonus photos with major NASA developments:

* Artemis Program – NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which among other goals will put the first woman on the moon. Features images of astronaut Sally Ride, Greek Goddess Artemis and the Gateway Lunar Platform.

* NASA’s Newest Missions and the Space Launch System – explores the new Space Launch System and features an artist’s illustration of the rocket as well as a photo of one of its engines.

* Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle – explores details of the new spacecraft, set to be tested in the next year or so, and features an illustration of Orion in flight as well as a photo of it being built.

* Lunar Gateway – describes the new Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, which will provide a platform for the Artemis moon landing program and deeper space exploration. Features a large artist’s rendition of the Gateway and docking Orion Spacecraft.

* The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.

AND another FREE Bonus – photos with recent NASA developments, specifically the Mars Rover Perseverance (added March 2021):

* Mars Crossword Puzzle – filled with interesting facts about Mars, from its moons and weather, to its similarities to (and differences from) Earth, to the current efforts to explore the planet using robot rovers.

* Mars Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 10 key vocabulary words used in the Crossword Puzzle

OTHER BONUS RESOURCES – 5 Mini-Posters with Images and Facts

* Is Mars in our Future? Briefly explains our efforts to explore space and Mars; with mage of Mars, and drawing of the solar system

* A New Age of Robot Exploration! Discusses the Mars 2020 Mission and Perseverance Rover’s landing and activities; with three Rover photos

* From Drawing Board to Reality! NASA graphic that illustrates what happened during the Perseverance Rover landing, step by step

* 7 Minutes of Terror! Describes the critical minutes when scientists hold their breath to hear back from the Rover after its perilous descent to the surface of Mars; with images of Rover and Skycrane

* Jezero Crater Landing Site – Explains why scientists chose the Jezero Crater to land the Rover and explore; with images and drawings related to the crater