People who Shaped America:
Neil Armstrong
1960's
"This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
- Neil Armstrong
- Neil Armstrong
Biography
A Little More About....
Born: 1930
Ohio Died: 2012 Ohio |
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the surface of the moon in 1969. Because there is no wind on the moon, his footprint is still there.
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Armstrong's first trip into space was in the Gemini 8. As command pilot, he piloted the first successful docking of two vehicles in space. The mission was cut short when the spaceships began to roll.
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Contribution to America
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Things to Think About and Discuss
Draw something that may have been in Neil Armstrong's head.
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Think of one FACT you know about Neil Armstrong.
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Now that you've learned about Neil Armstrong, make an opinion about him.
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If you could ask Neil Armstrong one question, what would it be?
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Think of one word to describe Neil Armstrong.
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How did Neil Armstrong impact the United States?
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