Back to Artemis II – Unit 3: Living and Working on the Moon
Artemis ROADS II – Unit 3 Lesson 3: Studying the Earth from the Moon
In this lesson: First, students will consider images of the Earth from space and what evidence of Earth systems and changes they can see. Then, they will choose one change to the Earth that they could observe or measure from Earth, perform research, and share ideas about monitoring that change. Next, students will consider the Sun/Earth/Moon system as observed from the Moon, including a cultural storytelling component. Finally, they will record their findings in their MDLs.
Lesson Level Question: What will it be like to study the Earth from the Moon?
Engage
Students will view images, videos, and animations of the Earth from space and consider the Earth systems and changes that they are seeing.
Explore
Students will choose an Earth System change that might be observed from the Moon and research their topic.
Explain
Students will share the results of their research and understanding of the Earth systems they will observe from space, give and receive feedback, and discuss how all of the changes studied impact the four Earth systems.
Elaborate
Students will “zoom out” from thinking about the Earth to consider the Sun/Earth/Moon system and how this system impacts what people on the Moon will see and the scientific and possible cultural explanations of these phenomena.
Evaluate
Students will reflect on the lesson and record their ideas in their MDL.
Extend (optional)
Standards Alignment
Each lesson includes standards alignment information for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Many lessons also include information on alignment opportunities for: CCSS Mathematics, CCSS English, WA State Learning Standards in Computer Science, WA State Standards in Social Emotional Learning.
In these documents, you will find an alignment summary, followed by details for each lesson: