2011–2012 Student Presentations
Students participating in the NASA Lunar Science Institute High School Lunar Research Projects experience every step of the scientific process. The ability to communicate research findings is an essential step in the process of science. Students give three presentations during their lunar research experience – Moon 101, results of their research, and a research poster.
Moon 101
During the first month of their research experience, students explore lunar science articles describing the Moon’s formation, evolution, and geology. Reading these articles gives students the chance to become familiar with the lunar environment and lunar surface processes. Students apply this knowledge to their Moon 101 presentations in which they characterize the geology seen in one of three images of the lunar surface.
Why Should We Study the Moon? |
Introduction to the Moon |
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Moon 101 |
Characterization of Orientale Region and Basin |
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Lunar Geology and Formation |
Apollo 17 Landing Site |
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Analysis of the Orientale Basin |
The Apollo 11 Mission |
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Apollo 17's Landing Site on the Moon |
Giant Impact Hypothesis
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Lunar Geology of the Apollo 11 Landing Site |
Apollo 11 Landing Site |
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Apollo 11 Landing Site California Academy of Science (CAS) |
It's Taurus Littrow Vallery Time!!! |
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Apollo 17 Landing Site Upper Darby High School |
Introduction to the Moon Camden-Fairview |
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Orientale Section Indian Springs High School |
2011–2012 Research Presentations
At the end of the semester, students present their research findings. This presentation takes place in two parts: 1) a PowerPoint presentation to team mentors and program leads and 2) a conference-style poster presentation to a panel of lunar scientists. The panel of lunar scientists judge the poster presentations to determine which team will present their research at the NASA Lunar Science Institute forum at NASA Ames in California.
2011–2012 Poster Presentations