This activity packet follows along with the movie "October Sky" (1999) rated PG. This true-story film is about Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son in 1950s West Virginia who becomes inspired by the Space Race to build rockets. With the help of friends and a supportive teacher, he uses science and perseverance to chase a future beyond the coal mines. This activity packet is science-focused with connections astronomy, physics, chemistry, math, and engineering practices (see details below). It starts