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Exploring In-Depth
4.6 billion years ago, the Moon was born out of a violent collision with Earth. Watch this visualization on its fiery past, then use these discussion questions with your class.
- What cosmic event do scientists theorize happened about 4.5 million years ago?
- What caused the molten matter to concrete or come together? What formed from this concretion?
- What evidence from the Moon’s surface supports this theory?
- How do scientists know that the moon was only 14,000 miles from the Earth when it was first formed?
- What data would scientists collect in future missions to the Moon.
Related Links: NASA
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
This site provides a wealth of resources about NASA's return to the moon, including feature articles, multimedia, games, and more!
Apollo
Explore this in-depth site about the famed Apollo missions. The images, timelines, and journals are sure to serve as invaluable resources for your students.
Top Ten Scientific Discoveries Made on Apollo Missions
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