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Fishbowl Discussion Learning Targets
Fishbowl Discussion Learning Targets
LT1 (Reading): I can analyze and evaluate complex literary and informational texts.
LT1 (Reading): I can analyze and evaluate complex literary and informational texts.
- What evidence do you collect for your discussion?
- Are the details accurate and supportive in answering the discussion questions?
LT4 (Speaking and Listening): I can present my ideas clearly, concisely, and logically in discussions and presentations.
LT4 (Speaking and Listening): I can present my ideas clearly, concisely, and logically in discussions and presentations.
Have you participated in the discussion? Are you following discussion norms?
Have you used sentence starters to build off your classmates? Have you gone above and beyond in asking others if they agree or disagree?
LT4 Rubric HERE
Discussion Question 1
Discussion Question 1
During the 1960s, there were scientific, political, and social issues going on. Which issue do you think was most important for the government to focus on and why?
Scientific = advancements in technology and space exploration
Political = Cold War with U.S.S.R.
Social = Civil Rights, Racism, Segregation, Poverty
Discussion Question 2
Discussion Question 2
What have you learned so far about hidden figures that you think should be taught in schools? Why is it important?
Resources
Resources
Scientific Context
Scientific Context
Scientific Context relates to the Space Race and advancement in technology, space exploration, and weapons. Take a look at the resources below to gather evidence.
"This Is How the Space Race Changed the Great Rivalry Forever"
"The Space Race" by Hannah Pang
"An Account of the Moon Landing"
Political Context
Political Context
Political Context relates to the Cold War and the tension between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. How did that influence the actions taken by the U.S. in the Space Race? Use the resources to gather evidence.
"This Is How the Space Race Changed the Great Rivalry Forever"
"The Space Race" by Hannah Pang
"John F. Kennedy Speech"
Social Context
Social Context
Social Context relates to the issues involving human and civil rights on Earth. How did some of society view the Space Race and why? Take a look at the resources below and gather evidence.
"Moon Dust and Black Disgust"
"An Argument Against the Moon Landing"
What information from Hidden Figures can be used to support your discussion?
What information from Hidden Figures can be used to support your discussion?
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