Lesson Plan

A Colony for Lunar Living

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Two lessons explore the possibility of living on the moon. First, scholars read various scenarios to identify which careers would best transfer to life in space. Finally, pupils examine a website to locate items made for outer space, determine what jobs they are best suited for, and write an essay detailing their findings.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the lesson to a unit on the moon
  • Direct class members to look through the NASA website for homework in preparation for the writing activity in class
  • Review the writing process before starting the written portion of the second lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is the seventh in a series of 13
  • Preparation requires copy making
  • Look into the app development website to best confirm the duration of the lesson 
Pros
  • Both lessons include modification and extension ideas
  • The lesson plans are written in detail and come with nicely organized worksheets
Cons
  • None