Research Expert

As the Research Expert your assignment is to research the history of previous lunar expeditions and various changes the moon undergoes as observed from the planet Earth. After your research has been completed you and your fellow Science Officer will share information and determine whether the moon could be recreated.

Use the following questions to help guide you in your research.

What causes the phases of the moon?

What is it called when the moon is not visible from Earth?

How many orbits around the earth has a half moon completed?

Define a gibbous moon.

Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

What was the name of the lunar module to complete this mission to the moon?

When did the first lunar module land on the moon?

When was the last time a crew landed on the moon?

What information did the crew learn from their trip to the moon?

How do you think the trips to the moon have helped scientists know more about our solar system and our earth?