Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Moon's Craters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will help students understand impact craters and infer how they were formed and the reason for their differences in size.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 3:1 Investigation 2 the Appearance of the Moon

For Teachers 3rd
Learn how craters were formed on the moon.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Craters and Meteorites

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever heard that the moon is made of cheese? Even though the craters on the surface of the moon resemble holes in Swiss cheese, we know that this common myth is not true. Find out how craters are formed and why they are different...
Article
University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Earth's Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about Earth's partner, the moon, which is more like a double planet than a planet and a moon.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: Space Place: Why Is the Moon So Scarred With Craters?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about why Earth's moon is full of craters, and what happens to asteroids and meteors when they come into contact with Earth.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Moon Crater Ecosystems Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a teacher's guide to a lesson on ecosystems. The objective is for the students to set up their own ecosystem and define the roles of producers, consumers and scavengers.