Mysterious Objects in North American Airspace

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about how the US shot down four objects from the sky in eight days. This lesson includes an article, photos, a video, and comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
United States
Canada
China
international relations
unidentified flying objects
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

restricted
intercept
octagonal
precaution
radar
unmanned
maneuver
meteorological
orb
distinction
A spinning paper plane