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What Would It Be like to Live on the Moon? Instructional VideoWhat Would It Be like to Live on the Moon? Instructional Video
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6th - 12th
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What Would It Be like to Live on the Moon?

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Will the next generation have the option of living on the moon? Discover the challenges and adjustments required to live in such a harsh environment with a short video that describes some of the obstacles scientists must overcome in order to permit living on the moon.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

moon exploration, the moon, astronauts

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the travel time between the moon and earth and any communication challenges scientists need to address
  • Because exercise requirements vary greatly, research if nutritional or caloric requirements also change for someone living on the moon

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes a basic working knowledge of gravity and radiation

Pros

  • Addresses scientific discoveries happening right now
  • Encourages thinking universally rather than just by country or even globally
  • Engaging video maintains viewers' attention

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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