Apollo 11 & Apollo 13 Movie Guide Collection (Grades 7–10)

Launch a high-engagement mini-unit that pairs the Apollo 11 documentary with the feature film Apollo 13. This two-pack of ELA movie guides and worksheets drives close viewing, evidence-based discussion, and cross-curricular STEM connections—perfect for English Language Arts, science history, and homeschool.

What’s included (2 guides)

  • Apollo 11 Documentary Movie Guide (G, 2019) — Analyze authentic mission audio and archival footage from July 1969; explore purpose, risk, and teamwork.
  • Apollo 13 Movie Guide (PG, 1995) — Study leadership under pressure (Jim Lovell, Gene Kranz) and collaborative problem-solving during the near-disaster.

Classroom use

  • Ready-to-use questions & worksheets in Google formats.
  • Prompts for claim-and-evidence writing, Socratic discussion, and reflection.
  • Ideal for 1–3 class periods per film; flexible for bell-ringers and sub plans.

Skills & standards focus

  • Text/film analysis (theme, central idea, point of view, structure)
  • Argument & evidence, academic vocabulary, speaking & listening
  • STEM history connections: systems thinking, risk, teamwork, leadership

Keywords: Apollo 11 worksheet, Apollo 13 questions, space race lesson plan, NASA classroom activities, ELA film study, STEM history, Grades 7–10.

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Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 Movie Guide Bundle
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