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Sputnik's Legacy
http://whyfiles.org/047sputnik/index.html
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This Why Files article reviews the beginning of the 'Space Race' with the Soviet Union launch of Sputnik - Earth's first artificial satellite. In this article, the US response to the launch of Sputnik is examined, as well as what the next Sputnik-type event might be.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Report
Subject:
  • History and philosophy of science
  • Space science
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2002, University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-961
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Sci. / tech. in society
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • History of science
    • 9-12:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Sci. / tech. in local, national, and global challenges
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Historical perspectives
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: The Why Files


Author: David Tenenbaum
The Why Files

Editor: Terry Devitt
The Why Files

Contributor: Amy Toburen
The Why Files

Contributor: Susan Trebach
The Why Files