What a great digital story! I thought it was well done. I have not really thought of the space programs in awhile and their contributions to our society. The video gently reminded me that it’s a “risky business” since there has been lost of life. I vividly remember being in school and my P.E. teacher asking all of us, to come in to watch the Challenger Mission take off. Since Christina McAuliffe, who was the first school teacher to be allowed to go to space, and that was really exciting. So as I sat there watching the T.V. monitor and after a few minutes of take off seeing the space shuttle never appearing again. I was not sure what was happening at first, then after a little while the announcer was trying to explain what was going on. I also remember thinking what I had just seen wasn’t real and everything was okay. As we know on January 28, 1986 the entire crew died, it was a very sad day for the nation. I really can see how a digital story can be used for a hook in a lesson. Even though students might not know much about the space missions or the technology it’s a great way to encourage curiosity. I think that after watching this video student will want to learn more about the space mission history and future.
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