The Moon

Impact Cratering Lab

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The Impact Cratering Lab exercises introduce a geologic process that has had major consequences for the geology of all solid bodies in the solar system and for the biology of Earth.  read more »

Moon Zoo Citizen Science Project: Crater Survey and Boulder Wars

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Help scientist do real science by helping to identify surface features on the Moon - craters and boulders. A fun way to get involved in real science using real data.

Explore: To the Moon and Beyond with NASA's LRO Mission

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Lunar and Planetary Institute
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/LRO/

A set of activities available on-line on the LPI Explore! site for ages 8-13 designed for library and informal education settings.

First-Step: Return to the Moon
Moon Tune
Moon Pie  read more »

Moon Zoo Citizen Science Project

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The aim of Moon Zoo is to provide detailed crater counts for as much of the Moon's surface as possible.  read more »

Resource Guide to the Moon for Educators

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Resource Guide to the Moon for Educators
Available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific  read more »

Exploring the Moon

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About This Book
About the Lunar Sample Disk
About the Slide Set
View the Exploring the Moon Slide Set
Activity Matrices  read more »

Teacher's Guide — The Moon: Gateway to the Solar System

What is Synchronous Rotation?

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Cassini Science Investigation Educational Brief
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/edu-58-kitchen.cfm

Use a desk chair, light and a ball on a dowel to demonstrate synchronous rotation

Project ASTRO

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Project ASTROв„ў is a national program that improves the teaching of astronomy and physical science by linking professional and amateur astronomers with local educators.  read more »

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