An “out of this world” issue takes young astronomers on a journey to the moon where they will learn about an exploration that led to discovery of water beneath the surface. What would your junior traveler take along if given the chance to camp on this satellite? Technical terms for the moon’s phases and a brief lesson about man’s first steps on the moon provide a backdrop for lunar games and activities.
In this issue students will:
- learn about the discovery of water under the moon’s surface
- understand the technical terms and differences between moon phases
- use the newspaper to locate information
- practice reading comprehension and math facts
- use the internet to locate more astronomy activities
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