Exploring Space with Neil Armstrong

Exploring Space with Neil Armstrong

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand who Neil Armstrong was and learn about space exploration.

What do you already know about Neil Armstrong and space?

Who is Neil Armstrong?

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He was an astronaut and a brave explorer.

Space Exploration

Space exploration is the investigation of outer space using space technology. It helps us understand more about the universe.

The Moon Landing

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Space Objects

There are many objects in space, such as stars, planets, moons, and comets. They are part of our universe.

Space Travel

Space travel involves journeying beyond Earth's atmosphere. It requires special vehicles and equipment to travel in space.

Fun Fact About Space

Did you know that the sun is a star and it is much bigger than any other object in our solar system?

Summary and Discussion

Today, we learned about Neil Armstrong, space exploration, the moon landing, space objects, and space travel.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.