These materials have been designed for use in upper elementary through high schools especially, but not exclusively, with the Lunar Sample Disk.
The Moon: Gateway to the Solar System provides background information about the Moon.
It Tells the story of the Moon's geological history and how scientists try to decipher the story. Theis background informaiton may be useful reading for students as well.
Classroom activities promote problem solving, communication skills, and teamwork. Each activity consists of teacher pages and reporducible student sheets. The activities are divided into three units: Pre-Apollo, Learning from Apollo, and the Future.
View the Exploring the Moon Slide Set
Teacher's Guide- The Moon: Gateway to the Solar System
Progress in Lunar Science Chart
Nearside of the Moon—Apollo Landing Sites
Unit 1: Pre-Apollo
Unit 2: Learning From Apollo
Unit 3: The Future
Glossary
Resources for Educators