Hands-On History arts and crafts activities are designed for learning in the classroom and at home.
Click below for the historical background information and activity instructions handout. Click here to access the demonstration video.
On May 5, 1961, Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American in Space when he completed a 15-minute sub-orbital flight aboard the "Freedom 7" spacecraft. Students can explore this historic moment by making their own mini Mercury spacecraft complete with a parachute.
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Grade Level
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Time Required
0-1 hour
Curricular Resource Type
Hands-On History Activities
Curricular Resource Subject Area
US History
Curricular Resource Topic
Space
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