Pryor High School aviation students are taking a close look at history in the making as they follow the Artemis II space flight.
In Mrs. Rowland’s aviation classes, students have been closely following the Artemis II mission and exploring its significance in the aerospace industry. On Tuesday, April 7, students watched a video of the capsule viewing the moon before flying around the far side of it. They were especially fascinated by the total eclipse visible on the back side of the moon, followed by the sight of Earth rising back into view as the capsule rounded its path.
The lesson began on Thursday, April 2, when each student received a personalized boarding pass before the class rewatched the Artemis II launch. Several students had also watched the April 1 launch with their parents, creating opportunities to connect the mission to family memories of earlier historic launches.
The experience sparked excitement and imagination among students. One student remarked, “Wouldn’t it be neat if by watching and learning about Artemis, one of us goes on to become an astronaut?”
The class will wrap up the week’s activities on Friday with a “Splash Down Party.” Mrs. Rowland said the mission-based lesson has helped students build lasting memories while learning more about the aerospace industry.
“Overall, the students have been able to learn about the aerospace industry by creating meaningful memories of the Artemis II mission,” Rowland said.
