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Formation of the Moon - PPT Presentation

Formation of the Moon Before visit to the Observatory Overview Introduction to the Formation of the Moon Video about the Evolution of the Moon Classroom demonstrations on distances to the Moon Classroom activity Craters on the Moon ID: 769118

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Formation of the Moon Before visit to the Observatory

Overview Introduction to the Formation of the Moon Video about the Evolution of the Moon Classroom demonstrations on distances to the Moon Classroom activity – Craters on the Moon Review of the day

Formation of the Moon The Moon is about 4.51 billion years old. We know this from analysing samples of lunar rocks. Scientist with lunar rock. Picture from Apollo 14.

Formation of the Moon The Moon is believed to have been formed from a Mars size body impacting the early Earth.

Formation of the Moon Artist's rendition of how the collision could have appeared.

Formation of the Moon • Link to additional video about the four main theories on the formation of the Moon - http://www.esa.int/esatv/Videos/2019/01/What_is_the_origin_of_the_Moon

Evolution of the Moon How did the Moon come to look like it does today?

Evolution of the Moon

Distances to the Moon Perigee Apogee

Crater Activity Why do the craters on the Moon appear as they do today?

Crater Activity Let’s try to make our own craters and have a look at how they form. We need: Top lid of A4 box, Flour, Cocoa Powder, Glitter, Plastic Bag, Sieve, Ruler, Camera Phone Details on worksheet Flour Cocoa Powder Glitter

Review of the lesson How was the Moon likely formed? Why does it have dark areas? Why does it have craters?