Artemis ROADS – Unit 2 Lesson 1: Investigating Moon’s Surface

In this lesson: Students will examine the surface of the Moon to consider hazardous conditions that NASA may find there. Then, they will investigate several hazards (dust, boulders, and slopes) and predict what kinds of wheels might be best to address these hazards.

Lesson Level Question: What surface conditions and features will a Moon rover encounter?

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