Learners read or listen to a cultural story describing a shape identified in the Moon's surface features. 1851
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This is an activity about the Moon's influence on Earth. 4358
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This is an activity about the rotation of the Moon. Learners use a penny and a quarter to model that the Moon does indeed spin on its axis as it orbits the Earth. 2283
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Learners model how the Moon's volcanic period reshaped its earlier features. 0
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Learners go outside on a clear evening and view the sky to see the Moon for themselves. 0
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In this activity, community members of all ages are invited to contribute photographs — taken with cell phones, film cameras, or more sophisticated equipment — of the Moon. 0
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This hands-on activity uses crumpled paper, marker ink, and water to demonstrate how the shape of the land and the pull of gravity influence how water moves over the Earth. 0
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In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Connect the activity to a storybook about a little bear exploring his shadow! 0
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Using new and recycled materials, patrons construct rocket cars that use a balloon and straw “rocket” to move. Students will “race” the cars to see which can go the farthest before revising their design and “racing” again. 3060
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Visitors view planets, the Moon, and stars in the sky with the naked eye and binoculars or telescopes. Planning resources and tips for partnering with a local astronomical society are provided. 0
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Learners use a polystyrene ball, sunlight, and the motions of their bodies to model the Moon's phases outdoors. 0
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Learners will visit a sequence of stations to discover how the dark and light areas and craters we see on the Moon's face today record major events of its lifetime. 0
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