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Here are the teacher pack items for Texas and the Aerospace Industry:
Overview In this experience, students read some actual quotations from astronauts in space and try to explain why they all begin with “Houston.” Then they learn why the Johnson Space Center is located in Houston and they watch a video to learn about the JSC. Then they use a brochure published by the JSC to analyze how it contributes to Texas. Finally they examine everyday items that were originally invented for the space program. If you have access to leveled readers about space exploration, assign them to the students in parallel to this experience. Estimated duration: 40-50 minutes Vocabulary words: Objectives
Buzz Aldrin Salutes the U.S. Flag on the Moon
These quotes were spoken during real space missions, but they all begin the same way. Why would astronauts in space keep calling Houston? Study the quotes, talk with a partner, and make a prediction.
“Houston, we have liftoff! “Why Houston? Try to explain why these quotations are all addressed to “Houston.” If you don’t know, use your imagination.
NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) began in 1958 to lead the United States space program. In 1961, Houston was chosen as the home of a new space center. At first, it was called the Manned Spacecraft Center. Today, it is called Johnson Space Center. In this lesson, you will learn how Texas played an important role in the history of spaceflight.
Objectives
The Johnson Space Center of NASA is located in Houston. Mission Control for communicating with astronauts on all manned space flights is in Houston. When the astronauts speak to Mission Control, they call it “Houston.”
