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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Lunar Lander

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about the lunar landing, the moon, and mass by observing how changes in mass and thrust affect fuel consumption while trying to avoid a boulder field and put a lunar lander on the moon. This...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Simple Science: Planetary Gallery

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The innovative resource examines images of the Sun, Moon, Pluto, and all eight planets in the Solar System. Learners calculate the diameter of each object and rank the objects in order of size. The activity has an interactive online...
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: 21st Century Explorer: What Would You Find on the Moon's Surface?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains regolith on the moon: what it is, what it's made of, and how scientists could use it in future moon expeditions.
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NASA

Nasa: Great Images in Nasa

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating collection of images from NASA, chosen for their historical or aesthetic significance. Images are searchable by subject, by NASA center, and by keyword, and each is available in three sizes. With links to more information...
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Primary
NASA

Nasa: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA provides a record of the six Apollo landings on the Moon. This site provides transcripts of communications between the astronauts and mission control. Commentary by the astronauts and the journal editor is included.
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Website
Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Ranger Photographs of the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Lunar atlas containing selected Ranger mission photographs and documentation.
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Other

Lpi: Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon was originally assembled in 1971 and was the first of its kind to visually present a complete atlas of the surface of the moon. This is the digital version of that atlas.
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Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Apollo Surface Panaramas

For Students 9th - 10th
View a spectacular collection of photographic panoramas taken by Apollo astronauts while exploring the lunar landscape. These images can be studied using zoom and pan tools or by reading an annotated version that identifies major...
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Website
Scientific American

Scientific American: It's Back! Total Solar Eclipse Hits Skies

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover information about the solar eclipse of the moon cutting between the Earth and the Sun in July 2008. [July 2008]
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Activity
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Build a Moon Habitat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Let's go to the Moon! An activity engaging students in creating a moon habitat out of newspaper.
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Activity
Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of the moon that centers on its origin, its structure, and its behavior.
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Website
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
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Website
NASA

Goddard Education: Eclipse 99

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided about the eclipse of 1999; in addition, facts about elcipses throughout history are also included.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: September Ends With Rare Black Moon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
We've seen a full moon, a half moon, a blue moon, but how often do we get to see a black moon? Find out what a black moon is, why it is so rare, and what it looks like.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Ice on Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
With the exception of Earth, Europa currently appears to be the only body in the solar system which potentially harbors a global ocean of liquid water. The possibility of liquid water raises the possibility of life, as well. This NASA...
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Website
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Galileo

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-indexed collection of NASA images taken by the Galileo spacecraft. Images include the spacecraft itself prior to launch and all of the solar system objects this incredible mission has visited.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Ganymede

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA offers acollection of the best images of Ganymede taken by Voyager and Galileo spacecraft. Includes links to all Voyager and Galileo images and information about the missions. Full captions for each image provides lots of...
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA page is a collection of thumbnail images of Europa taken by the Voyager and Galileo missions. Thumbnails link to low and high resolution image files and complete caption files. Images are excellent examples of various surface...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Life on the Moon

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students learn about the physical properties of the Moon. They compare these to the properties of the Earth to determine how life would be different for people living on the Moon. Using their understanding of these differences, they...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Lunar Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Why does the Moon not always look the same to us? Sometimes it is a big, bright, circle, but, other times, it is only a tiny sliver, if we can see it at all. The different shapes and sizes of the slivers of the Moon are referred to as...
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Website
Other

Sea and Sky: A Tour of the Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of the solar system starting with detailed information about the sun.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Moon Lunar Cycle and Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
Given models and illustrations, students will identify, demonstrate, and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle and relate the position of the moon and sun to their effect on ocean tides.
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Website
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: History & People

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographies of people throughout history who looked at the sky and wondered what was there. Links to a detailed description of the planets and interactive activities.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Lunar Language

For Teachers 6th
This lesson engages students in listening and viewing comprehension strategies to help them learn about the phases of the moon. Students will use a specialized graphic organizer to draw and describe observed moon phases. A sheet with ABC...