Yr 8 APP – AF3b What is the Moon made of? AIM Select and present data from secondary source information. Make a conclusion based on scientific evidence, using evidence critically. You are a scientist on an astronomy forum. People can submit questions and you aim to answer them scientifically. Astronomers need a good understanding of chemistry, geology and physics. Use the evidence to make a decision. You are a scientist on an astronomy forum. People can submit questions and you aim to answer them scientifically. Astronomers need a good understanding of chemistry, geology and physics. Use the evidence to make a decision.

Scientists Working Together A.Astronomer Researches objects in space. B. Planetary researcher Researches planets, often interested in one particular planet. C. Soil Chemist Analyses what soil is made up of and how it forms. D. Astrophysicist Uses physics to understand the universe. E. Amateur Astronomer As a hobby, studies the night sky. May specialise on one area of interest, such as the Moon. F. Geologist Studies the formation and composition of rocks. Discuss and decide which scientist(s) you would ask for evidence for the following questions. How did the Moon form? What is the Moon made of? Could we mine the Moon? Is the Moon a typical Moon? How does the Moon compare to the Earth?

Jobs in Chemistry Pure Chemistry No Chemistry Some Chemistry Discuss and decide how much chemistry the following jobs in science may use. Place them on the appropriate place on the funnel. A.Astronomer Researches objects in space. B. Planetary researcher Researches planets, often interested in one particular planet. C. Soil Chemist Analyses what soil is made up of and how it forms. D. Astrophysicist Uses physics to understand the universe. E. Amateur Astronomer As a hobby, studies the night sky. May specialise on one area of interest, such as the Moon. F. Geologist Studies the formation and composition of rocks.

Scientists Collaboration Suggest what ways these scientists could work together to gather reliable evidence for the following aspects of the Moon. A.Composition of soil B.Rock types C.Map of the craters D.How the Moon was formed E.Whether the Moon was once part of the Earth F.Whether water is on the Moon. A. Astronomer Researches objects in space. B. Planetary researcher Researches planets, often interested in one particular planet. C. Soil Chemist Analyses what soil is made up of and how it forms. D. Astrophysicist Uses physics to understand the universe. E. Amateur Astronomer As a hobby, studies the night sky. May specialise on one area of interest, such as the Moon. F. Geologist Studies the formation and composition of rocks.