NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The information in this document was accurate as of the original publication date.

Audience: Educators
Grades: 4-12
Product Number: EG-1997-10-116-HQ


The activities in this guide promote problem solving, communication skills and teamwork. Earth and space science subjects include lunar geology and regolith, distance to the moon, Apollo landing sites and life support systems.

Exploring the Moon Educator Guide [7MB PDF file]

Individual sections:
Cover
Introductory Materials
National Education Standards Charts
The Moon -- Gateway to the Solar System Teacher's Guide
Moon ABCs Fact Sheet
Rock ABCs Fact Sheet
Progress in Lunar Science
Nearside of the Moon -- Apollo Landing Sites
Pre-Apollo Activities
Distance to the Moon
Diameter of the Moon
Reaping Rocks
Learning From Apollo
The Lunar Disk
Apollo Landing Sites
Regolith Formation
Lunar Surface
Differentiation
Impact Craters
Clay Lava Flows
Lava Layering
Lunar Landing Sites
Lunar Roving Vehicle
Moon Anomalies
The Future
Lunar Land Use
Life Support Systems
Lunar Biospheres
Glossary



This product is available for printing through
OfficeMax Print on Demand Services   →.