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Searching for Resources on the Moon Mission to the Moon … Past, Present, And Future! Some Human Resources to Help You Access the Moon Good Night Moon Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) Reaching for the Moon What the Moon is Like (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) On the Moon Moon (Eye on the Universe ) Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog Moontellers: Myths of the Moon from Around the World The Moon Book The Moon Home on the Moon: Living on a Space Frontier The Moon (Planetary Exploration) Lunar Bases (First Books) Build Your Own Moon Settlement Moon Quest (Choose Your Own Adventure, No. 167) Living on the Moon Moon Base: First Colony in Space Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports The Moon: Resources, Future Development, and Colonization (Series in Space Science and Technology About LRO A Bit About the Moon Enchanted Learning’s Zoo Astronomy Web site provides information and fun facts for kids of all ages. Get a basic overview of different aspects of the Moon including its orbit, size, temperature and lots more! There are also coloring pages, puzzles, and quizzes for children to enjoy. Covers a broad range of children’s activities and information from ages 5–12. For more activities, coloring pages, puzzles, and links, check out this Enchanted Learning Web site. NASA’s Planetary Web site offers information ranging from Moon Fact Sheets to Past and Future Missions. There are also on-line books that can aid in further understanding of the numerous missions to the Moon. This web site is suitable for ages 12 and up. The David Darling Web site, author and astronomer, offers an overview of the Moon and its size, origin, and activity on the Moon. For young adults and adults. Space.com offers a guide to watching to Moon. A printable map gives details about the formations on the Moon that can be seen by the naked eye. It also shows the landing sites of the Apollo missions. In addition, a link is provided that gives the reader the top 10 cool facts about the Moon. This site can be enjoyed by ages 10 and up. Note that there may be some time waiting for download! Sky & Telescope gives young adults and adults the opportunity to take a Moon walk. Discover the different features of the Moon that are visible during different phases. A map of the Moon is provided to help guide the way. A good starter to help parents engage younger children in observing the Moon. Young adults and adults will enjoy The Lunar Republic Society’s interactive maps of the Moon which identify numerous features on the Moon. Fourmilab Switzerland is an interactive site created by John Walker that allows you to view the Moon from Earth, our Sun and the night side. It also gives descriptions and details of lunar formations. This site is suitable for young adults and adults. The Lunar and Planetary Observation and CCD Imaging contains information about the Moon and its features. Explore craters, maria, and terrae. The text is dense but easy to understand and the pictures help young adults and adults visualize the different features presented. The University of New Mexico provides a Web site that contains information about lunar geology and observations of the Moon. Pictures accompany the details provided. For children ages 12 and older. The geology department of Union College has compiled information regarding the Moon’s formation and contents. For adults. Moon Globe Types of rocks found on the Moon can be ordered for children to examine and for display. The following links are for samples from Ward's Natural Science Company, but other science supply companies also have rock samples.
Lunar Soil Simulant can be ordered from LunarMarsSimulant.com Miscellaneous Lunar Stuff Native American Star Tales SkyTellers Searching for Resources on the Moon A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon - What LOLA — the laser aboard the LRO — will tell us about the Moon’s surface and why we need to know! For children ages 12 and older. Prospecting for Lunar Water - LRO instruments will hunt for evidence of ice on the Moon’s surface — following the evidence provided by earlier Lunar orbiters. A nice overview of the instruments. For children ages 12 and older. Moon Water - A review of the evidence for water on the Moon for children ages 12 and older. En route to Mars, the Moon - Why the Moon is a logical first step before following the Nations vision to Mars and beyond! For children ages 12 and older. Lunar Ice: 'Cold Traps' Eyed for Exploration - Why craters are good bets for preserving ice, and how the LRO instruments will help determine if ice is there. For children ages 12 and older. NASA’s Planetary Web site discusses the search for ice or water on the Moon. It describes what researchers are looking for and what the Lunar Prospector discovered during its crash into the Moon in January 1998. This site is appropriate for ages 12 and up. This NASA site discusses the possibility of water on the Moon and why we are so interested in discovering water. The site is appropriate for ages 12 and up. The Moon's Dark, Icy Poles The Moon Beyond 2002 Explosive Volcanic Eruptions on the Moon Cosmochemistry and Human Exploration Lunar Olympics Planetary Science Research Discoveries brings you the Archive of Moon Resources. This page links to articles on the latest discoveries about our Moon. The materials typically are written in a manner that can be accessed by the adult lay audience. This NASA article discusses radiation on the Moon and how scientists will measure it. An interesting article that can be enjoyed by readers ages 12 and up. The Moon Miner’s Manifesto discusses where to mine the Moon for water, aluminum, magnesium, and calcium. The site will spark some thoughts and discussion for young adults and adults. NASA’s Advanced Life Support program is building an understanding of what is necessary for long-term missions in space, including air purification, waste management, and food production. This site provides adults and young adults with an overview of the program’s objectives in the different areas of research. Mission to the Moon … Past, Present, And Future! Artist Pat Rawlings creates images of colonies on Mars and the Moon, as well as a variety of space exploration and research subjects. This is a great site for sparking imagination! Moon, Mars and Beyond - Learn about NASA’s planned exploration of our nearest neighbor — and the planets beyond! For young adults and adults. NASA’s Planetary Web site lists the Lunar Missions in chronological order. Each mission provides information on the type of spacecraft used as well as what it discovered. Pictures taken by the spacecrafts are also included. For young adults and adults. Learn about — and see pictures of NASA’s new spaceship! This article explores our return to the Moon and our reasons for going. For young adults and adults. “Exploring the Moon,” presented by the Lunar and Planetary Institute, offers extensive imagery and information associated with every lunar mission — manned and remote. Discussion of the history of Moon exploration and future missions, as well as products, materials, and links to other lunar Web sites, complements this rich resource. For young adults and adults. Some Human Resources to Help You Access the Moon Contact your local Solar System Ambassadors! Volunteer Solar System Ambassadors are ready to share information about NASA’s space exploration missions and recent discoveries with people in their local communities. Find your local star gazers! Sky and Telescope offers a search tool to help put you in touch with local astronomy clubs, observatories, planetariums, and science centers. Want to host a Moon Viewing event? Call your local astronomical society. The quick, user-friendly database is searchable by city, state, and type of organization. The National Capitol Astronomers is a group dedicated to advancing space technology, astronomy, and related sciences through information, participation, and inspiration, via research, lectures and presentations, publications, expeditions, tours, public interpretation, and education. NASA’s Educator Resource Center at Goddard Space Flight Center
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