Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Nearside of the Moon: Apollo Landing Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo of the moon shows the landing sites for Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Challenging the Space Frontier

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This Scholastic website offers information about space exploration. Use this site to learn about specific missions like the Friendship, Apollo 11, and STS 7. Also Dr. Mae Jemison is featured and interviewed.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Many Times Has the u.s. Landed on the Moon?

For Students 9th - 10th
Among seven Apollo moon landing missions, only one did not land men on the moon. Apollo 11 lunar module on July 20, 1969 to become the first human being to step foot on the moon. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Apollo Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia encyclopedia provides an overview of the series of manned space missions that occurred during the 1960s and early 1970s. The article describes the objectives of each of the manned eleven flights, and discusses...
Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Michael Collins

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Michael Collins, who served on the Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 space missions.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Apollo Mission That Nearly Ended With a Mutiny in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
There were arguments over food, helmets and spacesuits that required 30 minutes for astronauts to use the bathroom. By 1968, America's space program was on the brink. A launchpad fire at Cape Canaveral killed three astronauts as they...
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US Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey: Apollo Mission Lunar Panoramas

For Students 9th - 10th
View interactive panoramic views taken by Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 16 and 17. You can zoom in on each panoramic to see more detail.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Small Step to the Moon, a Giant Leap to Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.
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PBS

Nova Online: Explore the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
What's it like to walk on the moon? Join the Apollo astronauts on the surface in this series of stunning 360-degree panoramas, one each from the six successful Apollo moon landings. Shot by the astronauts themselves during their historic...
PPT
Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
Activity
NASA

Nasa: Students K 4

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA-sponsored coverage and research on a range of topics related to space exploration -- flying weather stations, comets, first steps on the Moon, and other space-related topics -- are presented in age-appropriate activities, lesson...
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Other

Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Travel (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the history of space travel. Audio content is included as well as vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: America's Space Program Exploring a New Frontier

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site includes a instructional activity for teachers to use when teaching about America's space program. Also included is the history of the space program, maps, readings, images of the space program, and benefits that resulted from...
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NASA

Nasa: The First Lunar Landing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA is extensive and contains a deep supply of information about the historical moon landing. Click on "Table of Contents" to proceed through the site. Wonderful images!
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Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
Graphic
Curated OER

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.

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