Moon Formation and Earth | Interactive Lesson

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
anorthosite Apollo collision composition computer simulation core crust density Earth Earth-Moon distance Earth’s formation Earth's early history evidence geologic processes giant impact hypothesis isotope ratio half-Earths impact lunar mantle Mars meteorites Moon Moon formation Moon rocks moonlet oxygen isotopes protoplanet radiometric dating rotation oxygen isotopes plagioclase rotation solar system synestia Theia thin section Vesta Earth's moon lunar formation
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Moon Formation and Earth | Interactive Lesson

Students learn about the giant impact hypothesis for the Moon’s formation, and how the Apollo Moon rocks have contributed to scientists’ understanding about the Moon. Students evaluate how the key pieces of data provided support the giant impact hypothesis and can provide insights into Earth’s early history. A computer simulation helps students visualize the Moon-forming impact.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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