Name: ________________________ Sec: 1 2 3 Apollo 13 Discussion Questions

Answer the questions below as you watch the movie.

1. Describe at least 3 things you LEARNED from this movie.

2. Describe at least 3 engineering problems that the astronauts and NASA had to solve.

3. Describe one piece of evidence that shows that NASA is using a multi-stage rocket.

4. Explain how the crew is going to return to Earth (hint: are they going to just turn the ship
around and fly back?)

5. What does the crew have to use as a “lifeboat”?

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After watching:
1. What personality traits do you think you need to have to become an astronaut?
2. What physical abilities or traits do you think you need to have to become an astronaut?
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