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?

15 minutes

Engage

Students will view images, videos, and animations of the Earth from space and consider the Earth systems and changes that they are seeing.

15 minutes

90 – 135 minutes

Explore

Students will choose an Earth System change that might be observed from the Moon and  research their topic.

90 – 135 minutes

45 minutes

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.

45 minutes

60 – 120 minutes

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.

60 – 120 minutes

30 minutes

Evaluate

Students will reflect on the lesson and record their ideas in their MDL.

30 minutes

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: