Learning Resources

Students explore slope calculations by calculating glide slope of planes landing on aircraft carriers.

Crater Formation slides that support the Lunar Explorer Training Unit

The Apollo 15 astronauts were trained in geology and sampling techniques. Complete your own geology training by completing these activities to become a Lunar Explorer.

Astronaut Scott Tingle talks to us about sounds in space and then “jammed” with host Marty.

Students will use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing lengths of a triangle, and be able to explain why the Pythagorean Theorem is helpful in real world situations.

Study geologic formations to learn more about what Al Worden saw as he flew over the Moon. Part of the Lunar Explorer Training Unit

Students will customize a hot air balloon using a non-typical shape and calculate volume

Students will build a working model of a hot air balloon

Students will build and test composite materials to determine if they increase strength without significantly increasing weight.

Use the information in this presentation to learn about how to classify rocks and go on a sample lunar mission of your own. These slides support the Lunar Explorer Training Unit

Students will use ratio analysis with lift versus to help design the best aircraft possible.

Regolith slides and activity that explore how regolith is created and its presence on the Earth, the Moon, and Mars. These slides support the Lunar Explorer Training Unit