• Explain the known geological history of the Moon

• Describe the most important discoveries made on the moon during the Apollo program  

• Compose a list of scientific reasons to return to the Moon

• Describe how the Moon could be used as a stepping stone to other worlds

• Draw conclusions on why a human tended base on the moon could be profitable for the advancement of science as well as for commercial ventures

• Describe mining and manufacturing facilities that could be built on the Moon

• Describe the types of systems needed for life support of a permanent lunar base

• Analyze the findings of possible water on the Moon and why it would be a valuable resource

• Design a lunar base located at the South Pole

• Calculate the speed the Apollo spacecraft must travel in order to remain in orbit above the moon

• Calculate the escape velocity of the Moon

Click here to view the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for this lesson.

The student's assignment will be graded using the rubric in the mission of the lesson. The following components are required for this lesson:

• Composing an essay on a lunar base
• Designing a graphic of the lunar base
• Solving the math problem
• Completing the quiz

Students are selected for the summer program based completion of lessons, score of quizzes, quality of work and timeliness.

Liftoff!