« We Are the Artemis Generation: Phases of the Moon »

Issued by Texas State University Continuing Education

As members of the Artemis generation, students will have many opportunities to support NASA's current endeavor in human spaceflight: returning to the Moon to build upon Project Apollo's considerable legacy. While the first female and next male astronauts begin training for their walk on the Moon's surface in 2024, the next generation of NASA explorers can follow along every step of the way. Estimated Time to Complete ~ 2 hours.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

(1) Information about NASA's Apollo and Artemis mission programs. (2) An appreciation for humankind's long-standing interest in the Moon across all cultures. (3) Definitions and illustrations of all eight [8] phases of the Moon. (4) NASA educational activities that model your mastery of lunar phases.

Standards

National Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS ESS1 [Earth's Place in the Universe]); Common Core State Standards (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.5.9, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.9)