Making Connections
Name that connection:
Thinking about Christa McAuliffe, I think about my own high school teachers. I am grateful for the work they did.
Text-to-Self
Make an inference:
Christa McAuliffe volunteered to be the first teacher in space. What might have motivated her to take this risk?
Christa McAuliffe may have wanted to inspire students and make history
Summarize the main cause of the Challenger disaster in one sentence.
What does the R in R.A.C.E. stand for?
The R in RACE stands for "restate the question."
What year did the Challenger disaster occur?
The Challenger disaster occurred in 1986.
Name that connection:
President Reagan gave a heartfelt speech to the nation which had more emotion than the article.
Text-to-Text
The article describes Christa McAuliffe undergoing months of training. How might she have felt during this process?
She might have felt excited, determined, or even nervous.
Combine the information about Challenger and Columbia.
What conclusion can you draw about the shuttle missions?
While shuttle missions achieved significant milestones, they also highlighted ongoing safety challenges.
What does the C in RACE stand for.
According to what we learned in class, the C in RACE stands for "Cite Your Evidence."
Which planet in our solar system is known for its rings?
Saturn
Name that connection:
As I read the article, I think about how recently, 3 other civilians went into space: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.
Text-to-World.
WAGER FOR BONUS POINTS?
The Challenger disaster grounded space flights for over two years.
What does this suggest about NASA's priorities after the accident?
NASA prioritized safety and fixing the issues.
Based on the article, how did NASA use the lessons from the Challenger disaster to improve safety?
NASA redesigned the shuttle, paused flights for two years, and re-evaluated safety protocols.
WAGER FOR BONUS POINTS.
Restate the following question:
"What is Mr. Benson's favorite food?"
Mr. Benson's favorite food is...
WAGER FOR BONUS POINTS
What is the term for two words that mean the same thing?
WAGER FOR BONUS POINTS.
TRUE or FALSE:
Using text-to-self connections, I can compare a text to a movie that I watched.
FALSE!
That would be text-to-text or text-to-world.
The NASA engineers knew cold temperatures could affect the O-ring seals. What might have motivated them to proceed with the launch despite the risks?
They may have felt pressured to meet deadlines or underestimated the severity of the issue.
What does "synthesize" mean?
To create something new out of old material.
WAGER FOR BONUS POINTS.
TEAM QUESTION:
What was the Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster was a rocket explosion in 1986. According to the article, several people died on board and the explosion was the result of faulty parts and cold weather. The engineering defects explain why the Challenger exploded.
What do you call a group of Crows?
A Murder!
ONLY FULL POINTS IF YOU RESTATE THE QUESTION AS A STATEMENT.
What kind of connection can be improved by using a Venn Diagram?
A Venn Diagram can improve text-to-text connections.
President Reagan appointed a commission to investigate the Challenger disaster. What does this suggest about his feelings toward the tragedy?
He likely felt a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to prevent future accidents
Synthesize the reasons behind the Challenger and Columbia disasters.
Both disasters were caused by engineering failures under extreme conditions
What is the "E" in RACE and why is it so important?
The E in RACE stands for Explain Your Answer and it is important to connect the dots for your reader.
VARIOUS ANSWERS ACCEPTED
Where is the smallest bone in your body located?
Your inner-ear.