7th Grade Informational

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Passage 1 provides a contrast to the impact of the influenza outbreak described in Passage 2.

Passage 1 describes the methods individuals used to treat and recover

from the 1918–1919 influenza.

Passage 1 explores how the 1918–1919 influenza impacted families both

physically and emotionally.

Passage 1 examines where families impacted most by the 1918–1919

influenza lived.

Nicole A. Mann is an American test pilot and NASA astronaut currently

training for the Starliner spacecraft.

Nicole A. Mann expects Starliner missions to last at least two weeks and

possibly as long as six months.

Nicole A. Mann is proud of the work she did on the Orion spacecraft that

will take people to the moon.

Nicole A. Mann believes that young people should focus on studying in

school and getting a good education.

Nicole A. Mann trains to learn how to operate the Starliner spacecraft to fly

missions to the International Space Station.

“Currently, she’s training for the first Starliner spacecraft crew.”

(paragraph 1)

“We’re taking back ownership of launching Americans to the space

station.” (paragraph 3)

“It’s kind of reinvigorating to shift focus and learn something new.”

(paragraph 5)

“We have classes for new systems on Starliner.” (paragraph 10)

“And now here at NASA, a lot of new spacecraft is coming online and we’re

doing a lot of new exploration.” (paragraph 2)

“They’re still trying to figure out the best way to teach us about the vehicle

(and) what is the best way to operate it.” (paragraph 11)

“But depending on what’s happening on the space station and how many

folks we actually fly, it could be a six-month mission.” (paragraph 12)

“We’re not going to fly until we’re ready and it’s safe.” (paragraph 13)

“If we find any problems along the way, we’re going to take the time to fix

them.” (paragraph 13)

“Amelia Earhart flew her last flight more than 80 years ago, but the

pioneering spirit of flight lives on. And in the age of space exploration, the

sky is no longer the limit.” (paragraph 1)

“Test pilots fly a lot of different aircraft with new configurations. You learn

how to learn: What do I know about this new vehicle?” (paragraph 4)

“In college, you learn to learn. You develop an ability to learn things more

efficiently and then to apply that knowledge through your work. In a career

like mine, you’re learning for the rest of your life.” (paragraph 9)

“Study in school and get a solid education. There are so many different

possibilities and options out there.” (paragraph 17)

She served as a test pilot and on aircraft carrier operations.

She is an astronaut with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA).

She studied mechanical engineering in college and at the U.S. Naval Academy.

She flew in the back seat of an F-18 before her senior year at the U.S.

Naval Academy.

She did not encounter any barriers to pursuing her dreams, whether in

aviation or in engineering.

She thinks Amelia Earhart would be proud of present-day flights.

She will be part of the first Starliner spacecraft crew.

She wants to use reusable crew transportation.

She flew in the back seat of an F-18.