Product Description
I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer Literature Unit Activities:
I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer – This literature companion for I am Neil Armstrong has been created for 2nd-4th grade students. This is the 16th literature unit from the “Ordinary People Change the World” series.
These literature unit activities for I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer now have a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions.
This unit can be used without the book I am Neil Armstrong, but students may have to dig a little bit to find the answers to the comprehension questions. It is definitely beneficial to have a copy of the book.
In this literature unit, you will find the following:
- Teacher Tips – 1 page
- Neil Armstrong Biographical Sketch – 1 page
- Comprehension Questions for I am Neil Armstrong – 1 page
- All About Neil Armstrong – 1 page
- Neil Armstrong Discussion Question Task Cards and answer sheet – 3 pages
- Neil Armstrong – Writing Prompt – 1 page
- Newspaper Template – 2 pages
- Vocabulary – 1 page
- Growth Mindset – 1 page
- Writing Prompt – Be the First! – 1 page
- Writing Prompt – How Would Your Life Be Different? – 1 page
- Writing a Friendly Letter – 2 pages
- STEM Challenge Rocket Launch – 5 pages
- Answer keys where appropriate – 4 pages
- Terms of Use – 1 page
NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
As of 10/6/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
Technology Requirements:
- A Google Drive account
- If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
- Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
- Only need access to Google Drive–no outside links to worry about!
This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.
This file contains 32 pages + Google Slides™.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE TERMS OF USE FOR THIS PRODUCT:
- Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY. Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden. If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.
- You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid). Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
- You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.
- Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.
Tanya M –
enjoyed using
Kristin P –
Great graphic organizer to go with the book. Vocabulary, activity, it all worked great and students loved it! Thanks!
Haley G –
We loved learning about Neil Armstrong through this resource!
Tori Martin –
I love the stem projects and growth mindset activities that are included!
Kimberly B –
Love the additional writing activities!
Charity Boren –
I loved having my enrichment kids working on this with the book study! Thank you!
Amber H –
Great Resource!
Kimberly P –
Perfect for my class!!! I was able to use the included STEM activity for a GT showcase! Thank you!
Claire H –
Great novel study! It made my guided reading plans so much easier!
Reno’s Room –
Thank you! I can’t wait to include this in my book study!
Kamela D –
We do a Brad Meltzer Unit! Love this!
Colleen K –
Wonderful unit to use with my reading groups!
Melissa Preston –
My students loved reading the book that goes along with this. The packet was well done and engaging. It could be used with or without the book!
Emily A F –
This was helpful when reading the book with my class. You could use this resource without the book as well. My class really enjoyed the STEM activity.
Stephanie P –
Thank you!
Bobbi W –
This was great! My child struggled with the S.T.E.M project on her own, but I kept telling her how NASA and Neil didn’t always get it right the first and how proud I was of her for the multiple times she tried to launch that Hershey kiss. She was so proud of herself for her efforts. This was a very thoughtful lesson. Thank you!
Brittany R –
I am teaching students in grades 2 – 5 online, using the “I Am” biography series by Brad Meltzer. The resources that Kirsten’s Kaboodle offers are ADORABLE and the students love the activities. I highly recommend this resource as an addition to Meltzer’s books.
Shawna M –
Loved this resource, made my job easier.
TeacherGirlTeaching –
My students were totally engaged with this book unit. Thank you so much, it was a blessing since I already had a class set of the book. We loved it.
Sarah B –
I purchased several of these for a biography unit. They are very helpful and well made.
Jessica Petree –
Great activities to go with the text. My kids really enjoyed the book and it made them re-think picture books as “easy”.