Unit 1Introduction to Our Moon
2 lessons2 Weeks
Introduction to Our Moon
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introducing the Moon
We begin our SM 9 class with an introduction to Earth’s Moon, learning its name, location, and how it orbits around Earth, as well as how it helps Earth. Terminology Learned: Orbit, Natural Satellite, Synchronous Rotation, Tidal Locked, Near-Side, Far-Side
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Moon's Structure
Today begins with a review over information covered during our first class, then we discover the 3 basic layers of the Moon and what they are made of, as we dive deep inside its structure. Students will learn to identify each layer from the Crust to its solid Core. Terminology Learned: Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Partial Melt, Outer Core, Inner Core, Zone of Partial Melt, Basalts, Regolith, Seas-Maria, & Mascons.
Unit 2Mysteries, Facts, & Gravity of our Moon
2 lessons2 Weeks
Mysteries, Facts, & Gravity of our Moon
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Gravity of the Moon
Today we explore the Moon’s gravity, how it influences movement on the Lunar surface, as well as how its gravity affects Earth. Then we will have fun discovering how high we can jump on the surface of the Moon. We then will be introduced to the phases of the Moon as seen from Earth. Terminology Learned: Gravity, Gravitational Field, New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, & Waning Crescent.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Mysteries & Facts about our Moon
During this fourth class, we discuss some little-known facts about the Moon & then students will participate in an amazing class review game. Students will be invited to review the layers of the structure of the Moon, its gravity, and other facts we have learned as we play a fun & interactive game, online as a class.
Unit 3Human Exploration to the Moon
2 lessons2 Weeks
Human Exploration to the Moon
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Human Exploration of our Moon
Our fifth class begins the Exploration part of our journey to the Moon, as we explore early unmanned missions to the moon, including the types of missions, along with key data and information attained from these missions. Terminology Learned: Launch, Failure, Successful, Orbiter, Impactor, Flyby, Lander, Rover, Launch Vehicle, & Sample Return
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Missions to the Moon
This class begins with a review of the information covered in our Class #5, then continues to examine the various missions to the moon. During this class, we begin learning about the failed & successful crewed missions to the moon. Terminology Learned: Crewed Orbiter, Crewed Mission, & Crewed Landing
Unit 4Walking on the Moon & Into the Future
2 lessons2 Weeks
Walking on the Moon & Into the Future
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Walking on the Moon
During this class, we will be walking on the Moon with the Apollo Missions! We will discover basic discoveries made during these missions, as well as the names of the astronauts who have walked on the moon. 
 Week 8
Lesson 8
The Future of the Moon & Review
For our last class, we will wrap up our trip to the Moon by discussing its future. As a class, we will talk about the future Moon base/s, human tourism to the Moon, and more. The sky is no limit as each learner will contribute their ideas for what might happen to/with our Moon in the next 50, 100, or 1,000 years! Afterwards, we will play a fun, interactive review game.