Lesson Plan:
- Evaluate the historical background of the Challenger Explosion and NASA's history beforehand.
- Survey the significance of the explosion on the United States and on the NASA Space Program.
- Review important facts about the explosion including:
- Footage and audio of the disaster.
- Information and photos about the shuttle crew.
- A Major Malfunction: The Challenger's Brief Flight diagram.
- Analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Challenger explosion.
- Debate on various topics related to the cause of the explosion.