Learning Lessons from the Moon

BBC 6 minute English

1. Ask and answer the questions

  1. Why did interest in returning to the Moon fade away after the Apollo 11 mission?
  2. What are the theories about the origins of the Moon?
  3. How does the Moon’s lack of movement make it an important source of information about the early solar system?
  4. What is the significance of the Moon’s pockmarked surface?
  5. How does the Moon’s surface help scientists trace the existence of water on Earth?
  6. What role do comets and asteroids play in the search for water on the Moon?
  7. Why is finding water on the Moon considered a significant discovery?
  8. How did the Apollo mission change Michael Collins’ perspective on life?
  9. What is the difference between the words “inert” and “active” when describing celestial bodies?
  10. How can the Moon’s craters provide clues about the early history of the solar system?

2. Terms and Definitions

3. Summary sample.

4. Watch

5. Answer the questions

6. Lessons from the Moon: Exploring its Formation and Geological History

7. Make notes

8. Record your answer