Going to the Moon LEVELS 9-11

Going to the Moon introduces readers to humanity's fascination with the moon and tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission and its historic moon landing in 1969. This factual text is perfect for readers ready to engage with more complex content. It features key vocabulary such as œastronaut, œcommand, and œcrater, and includes labelled diagrams of the Apollo 11 spacecraft and lunar module Eagle to support comprehension. The book encourages questioning, monitoring, and clarifying strategies as students explore scientific concepts and historical events. With a focus on exploration and space technology, it fosters an early interest in STEM subjects. The text structure and visuals work together to build an understanding of time, sequence, and scientific discovery.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds science vocabulary and knowledge of historical space exploration.
• Strengthens comprehension through diagrams and factual content.
• Develops higher-order thinking through questioning and clarifying.
• Supports phonemic awareness of long vowel sounds (-ee).

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a timeline of space exploration events.
• Label parts of the Apollo 11 using a diagram.
• Write a diary entry from the perspective of an astronaut.
• Compare the moon mission with other forms of transportation.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 6-8 years
• Measurements: 15 cm x 20 cm; 16 pages
• Safety: Child-safe materials; supervise during project-based tasks.