UMUC Vietnam War and Apollo 11 Moon Landing Discussion

1) The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War Explained In 25 Minutes | Vietnam War Documentary

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How does the information you gleaned from the videos and what you read square with your prior knowledge about the Vietnam War? Your response can be based on your own knowledge, understanding and perceptions.

2. What events, factors or other historical observations from the videos and readings stood out in your mind as most significant? Briefly explain your answer?

3. What other observations do you wish to share about the way this event was highlighted and presented?

4. What other observations do you wish to share about this event, which is often described as lasting about 12 years?

2) Apollo 11 Moon Landing by the U.S.A. and Related Events

An Inside Look At The Moon Landing (Apollo 11 Documentary) | Spark

Hear Buzz Aldrin tell the story of the first moon landing

50 Years Later: Soviet probe raced Apollo 11 to the moon

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How does the information you gleaned from the videos and what you read square with your prior knowledge about the Moon Landing and Space Race by the U.S.A.? Your response can be based on your own knowledge, understanding and perceptions.
2. What events, factors or other historical observations from the videos and readings stood out in your mind as most significant? Explain your answer. Feel free to relate Apollo 11 to earlier factors and events.
3. What other observations do you wish to share about the way this event was highlighted and presented?
4. What other observations do you wish to share about this event?