Category: History and Civics

  • TMIH Space Exploration Feburary

    February:

  • Civil War at 150: John C Fremont

    John C. Frémont: A Pioneer of Exploration and a Key Figure in American History In the annals of American history, certain figures stand out for their pioneering spirit, their unwavering courage, and their lasting impact on the nation’s trajectory. Among these luminaries is John C. Frémont (Jan 21,1813-Jul 13, 1890), a man whose name is…

  • TDIH ISS is Launched

    In 1998 the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan, and the participating countries of the European Space Agency launched the first parts of the International Space Station. The International Space Station (ISS) stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in the realm of space exploration. Orbiting Earth at an average altitude of 420 kilometers,…

  • Problem Solving: KY River

    This is a PBL exercise based on the KAAC Future Problem Solving tools and rubric. Students are presented with the narrative below and must work in groups of 3-5 students. They must identify several key problems and then the most important problem. Based on their choice they must create solutions and develop a plan to…

  • Happy 60th Birthday Kennedy Space Center

    During the 1950s, POTUS Eisenhower asked Congress to begin the process of developing a permanent launch operations facility under the direction of a civilian leadership group. As a result, large parts of the module program based in Florida began buying up and developing property on Merritt Is. This would expand the Cape Canaveral Launch Operations…

  • Adobe Express: Creating a Series

    To celebrate the Kennedy Space Center 60th Anniversary, I decided to make a collection of designs highlighting events from KSC history. I’ll be posting new designs throughout July on my Instagram and Twitter. I developed all of these using Adobe Express both on my phone and my Macbook. YouTube How-To Make a 3 Layered Template…