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Earth and Moon DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/earth_and_moon.html
From Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)
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Unique in the solar system, Earth and the Moon are more like a double planet than a planet and a moon. The Moon is quite large in comparison to Earth; about one-quarter of Earth's diameter. This reference discusses the Moon's origin, lack of an atmosphere and low gravity, its synchronous rotation which always presents the same side towards Earth, and its role in stabilizing Earth's wobble and producing tides. There is also a fact sheet containing some of the Moon's physical measurements and links to other relevant topics. A Spanish translation is available.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Imagery - remotely sensed
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1995-2007 The University of Texas McDonald Observatory
DLESE Catalog ID: DWEL-000-000-000-364
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth in the solar system
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Origin and evolution of the earth system
        • Origin and evolution of the universe
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Doug Addison
MacDonald Observatory
University of Texas

Publisher: University of Texas
MacDonald Observatory
http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/