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Moon Power - Energy and Power

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Be over the moon about finding a resource on lunar power stations. An interesting unit composed of 10 lessons has pupils first learn about the energy and power needs of a futuristic lunar colony. They design and build a lunar power station that would meet those needs. A poster and a video presentation complete the unit.

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Concepts
the moon, energy, power, the earth, space exploration, technology resources, engineering design, electricity
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Schedule a presentation night so learners can showcase their work to parents, guardians, and other stakeholders
Classroom Considerations
  • A variety of supplies and materials should be available for groups to use in building their power station
  • Basic knowledge about the moon is beneficial
Pros
  • Includes a rubric for the unit
  • Provides worksheets and links to relevant websites for each lesson
Cons
  • None