Men on the moon - Worksheet

The "Men on the Moon" worksheets are designed to educate students about the historic Apollo 11 mission, which on July 20, 1969, saw the lunar module Eagle become the first manned spacecraft to land on the Moon. The mission featured three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The crew journeyed a remarkable 240,000 miles from Earth to the Moon in around 76 hours. While Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the lunar surface aboard the Eagle, Collins remained in orbit around the Moon in the Apollo 11 command module. The first worksheet focuses on Buzz Aldrin, prompting students to research various personal details about him, such as his date and place of birth, whether he has children, if he is still alive today, and how old he was during the mission. It also encourages students to think about other influential figures and major events that have increased our knowledge of the world and universe.

The second worksheet mirrors the structure of the first, but shifts the focus to Michael Collins, another key member of the Apollo 11 team. Students are tasked with finding similar personal information about Collins, including his birthdate, birthplace, family, current status, and age at the time of the Apollo 11 mission. This activity not only highlights the individual contributions of the astronauts but also invites students to explore broader questions about the people and milestones that have shaped our understanding of the world and cosmos. These worksheets, provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, serve as an engaging educational tool to connect students with one of humanity's most significant achievements in space exploration.