Moonshot Comprehension

Front

What are astronauts preparing for in the beginning of the book?

Back

To fly to the moon.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the author’s point of view about the moon mission?

Back

The author enjoys the moon and thinks the mission was neat.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

How did the people watching from Earth feel about the moon mission?

Back

They were excited to see history happening.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Where is Mission Control located?

Back

Houston, Texas.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is the job of Mission Control?

Back

To monitor the engines, and fuel valves.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What is a moonshot?

Back

A moonshot is a bold and ambitious project or goal, often used to describe space missions.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Front

What does 'Mission Control' do?

Back

Mission Control oversees and manages space missions from the ground.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Why is the moon important to study?

Back

The moon helps us understand Earth's history and the solar system.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What do astronauts need to prepare for a space mission?

Back

They need training, equipment, and a plan.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is the significance of the moon landing?

Back

It was a historic event that showed human capability in space exploration.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2