MOON WALK
A WebQuest for 3rd Grade Science
Designed by Lu Ann Wendel
wendell@msdwc.k12.in.us
Moon Walk
Created by Lu Ann Wendel
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Introduction
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“One Small Step fOr man, One Giant leap fOr
mankind.”
Neil Armstrong spoke these words when he first
Stepped fOOt On the mOOn’S Surface in 1969. What
would you have said if you had been the first
American to walk on the moon?
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The Task
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Your job is to collect data about the moon. Your
crew of astronauts will work as a team to collect
this scientific information. You will need to show
your data sheet to mission control (teacher).
Data collection:
Distance from the earth (How many kilometers?)
Diameter (What is the distance across the moon?)
Surface (What is the surface of the moon like?)
Temperature (What is the temperature on the moon?)
Atmosphere (Does the moon have an atmosphere?)
Appearance (Why does the moon appear to change
its shape?)
Other interesting facts (special features, Does it have
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The Task
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Communication:
Create a venn diagram comparing and contrasting
the moon to the earth
Use the calendar template to show apparent changes
in the mOOn’S Shape durinG One mOnth.
Design a model of the moon in relation to the earth.
Present your data as a crew to your peers and
mission control.
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The Process
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1.
First, mission control will assign you to a crew.
(3 students)
2.
Print out each of the data collection sheets.
Sheet 1
Sheet 2
Sheet 3
3.
Decide which data sheet each crew member will be
responsible for completing with information about
the moon.
4.
You are now ready to start collecting data.
5.
To do your research, click on the links at the
bottom of this page, use your science textbook,
and/or visit the media center.
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6.
You must visit at least two web sites while doing your
reSearch. dOn’t fOrGet tO cite yOur SOurceS at the bOttOm
of the Data collection sheet.
7.
When you have finished collecting data, print out the
Venn diagram template and complete with other crew
members.
8.
Print out the calendar template and complete.. Be ready
to explain your drawings
9.
Construct a model of the moon and earth.
10. Finally, your crew will share the information you have
collected with mission control and the class. As a crew,
first practice how you will present your data. Use a clear,
loud voice. Make eye contact with your audience.
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11. Print out and use the crew checklist to ensure you
have completed all the steps of your task.
12. Print out and complete a self-evaluation sheet. (See
evaluation)
13. Hand in all your work for evaluation.
http://www.state.sd.us/deca/DDN4Learning/ThemeUnits/moon/co
ntent.htm
http://myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,2486-196464-249847,00.html
http://www.classbrain.com/artaskcb/publish/article_51.shtml
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/phanover/moon_webquest_home.
Title of WebQuest
Created by (Your Name)
htm#Evaluation
Date Created
Evaluation
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Your data sheets, Venn diagram, calendar, model,
and class presentation will be evaluated. There is a
checklist to help you make sure that you have
completed all the necessary steps of the moon walk
web quest. Print out this checklist. Check to
confirm that you have completed all the steps.
Mission control will also evaluate your web quest
using this form. You will complete a self evaluation
form.
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Conclusion
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During your web quest, you have learned many facts about the moon,
yet there is so much more to learn. The vastness of space has given
us many challenges and questions.
Check out some of the links below to learn more about space. Can you
find other web sites that have interesting information about the
moon?
Find some science fiction books in the media center. Do any of the
books contain factual information? On what scientific facts has
the author chosen to base the story on? Why? Write a response to
a selection in your journal.
. / http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Space/
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Space/
http://www.state.sd.us/deca/DDN4Learning/ThemeUnits/moon/facts
http://www.classbrain.com/artaskcb/publish/article_51.shtm
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Standards
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3.1.2 Participate in different types of guided scientific investigations such as observing objects and events and
collecting specimens for analysis.
3.1.3 Keep and report records of investigations and observations using tools, such as journals, charts, graphs, and
computers.
3.1.4 Discuss the results of investigations and consider the explanations of others.
3.1.5 Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively while respecting the ideas of others and communicating one’s
own conclusions about findings
3.2.6 Make sketches and write descriptions to aid in explaining procedures or ideas.
3.3.1 Observe and describe the apparent motion of the sun and moon over a time span of o
3.5.1 Select and use appropriate measuring units, such as centimeters (cm) and meters (m), grams (g) and kilograms
(kg), and degrees Celsius (ºC). ne day
3.3.4 Observe and describe that the moon looks a little different every day, but looks the same again about every
four weeks.
3.5.5 Explain that one way to make sense of something is to think of how it relates to something more familiar.
3.6.3 Explain how a model of something is different from the real thing but can be used to learn something about
the real thing.
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Resources
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http://www.state.sd.us/deca/DDN4Learning/ThemeUnits/moon
/content.htm
http://myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,2486-196464-249847,00.html
http://www.classbrain.com/artaskcb/publish/article_51.shtml
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/phanover/moon_webquest_ho
me.htm#Evaluation
Science – McGraw/Hill
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Resources
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Month_______
Sun
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Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
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MOON
EARTH
VENN DIAGRAM
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SELF-EVALUATION
Name________________________
Some things I learned about the Moon:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________
My favorite activity was:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________
I would like to learn more about:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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MOON WALK WEBQUEST
EVALUATION – CREW CHECKLIST
Name of each crew member: ___________,___________,____________
We printed out the Data Collection Sheets. _____
We completed the Data Collection Sheets by collecting information from web sites and
other resources about our planet. _____
We used complete sentences, correct punctuation, and capital letters. _____
We completed a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Moon and Earth. ____
We filled in the Calendar Template showing phases of the Moon during a one month period. _____
We created a model of the Moon in relation to the Earth. _____
We practiced a presentation for Mission Control. _____
While presenting, we remembered to:
_____use a loud, clear voice
_____hold the report away from our faces
_____hold the report still while speaking
_____look at the audience
We signed our names on all our papers and stapled them together. _____
We have handed in all information to Mission Control to be evaluated. _____
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MOON WALK WEBQUEST
DATA COLLECTION SHEET 1
Crew Member’s Name: _____________________
What is the distance (in kilometers) from the Moon to the Earth?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
How big around is the Moon? (diameter) Compare the Moon’s
diameter to Earth’s diameter. Which is larger?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
List some interesting facts about the moon.
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Sources:___________________________________
_________________________________________
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MOON WALK WEBQUEST
DATA COLLECTION SHEET 2
Crew Member Name: _______________________
Describe the surface of the Moon.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Why does the Moon appear to change its shape?
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
List some interesting facts you learned about the moon.
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Sources:
______________________________________________
________________________________________
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MOON WALK WEBQUEST
DATA COLLECTION SHEET 3
Crew Member Name: ______________________
What is the Moon made of (composition)?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
What is the air like on the Moon (gases in the atmosphere)?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
What is the weather like on the Moon?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
What is the temperature during the day and night?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
List some interesting facts about your planet.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Sources:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Teacher Notes
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The objective of this WebQuest is to develop
reading comprehension of factual text
through researching, recording, and
consolidating scientific information using
technology. This synthesis and the
navigation of the Web also requires
deductive reasoning and cooperative skills.
Moon Walk
Created by Lu Ann Wendel
8/03/04