UFO Sightings and Their Significance

UFO Sightings and Their Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings, which began in 1947 and have persisted over the years. Initially addressed by the Air Force, the responsibility for investigating these sightings eventually shifted to civilian groups. Despite the government's closure of its UFO study, reports continue to surface, prompting calls for further investigation. The public remains curious about the nature of these unidentified objects, which could have significant implications for human history.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did UFO sightings first become a major news topic?

1950

1947

1965

1980

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Air Force's approach to the UFO phenomenon?

They classified all information.

They encouraged more sightings.

They made an effort to clear the air.

They ignored it completely.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened after the U.S. government closed its study of UFOs?

The study was reopened by the military.

The work was taken over by civilian groups.

The study was moved to another country.

All reports were destroyed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do people want to know about UFO sightings?

If they are a natural phenomenon.

If they are a government experiment.

If they are otherworldly.

If they are a new type of aircraft.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the investigation of UFO sightings considered important?

It might solve energy crises.

It could improve international relations.

It might be one of the biggest events in human history.

It could lead to new technology.