Mysterious Objects in North American Airspace

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring 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.

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Focus

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

Vocabulary

precedent
heightened
scrutinize
assertive
kinetic
distinction
anomaly
hover
payload
cylindrical
altitude
surveillance