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Kid Moon: Splat!
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In this activity, learners model ancient lunar impacts using water balloons.

Finding the Size of the Sun and Moon
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In this activity, learners build a simple pinhole viewer. They use this apparatus to project images from a variety of light sources, including a candle, the Sun, and the Moon.
Making An Impact!
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In this activity (on page 14 of PDF), learners use a pan full of flour and some rocks to create a moonscape.

Balloon Impacts
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In this activity, learners measure the diameter of their water balloons, model an impact, measure the diameter of the “crater” area, and determine the ratio of impactor to crater.

The Thousand-Yard Model
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This is a classic exercise for visualizing the scale of the Solar System.

Handy Measuring Ratio
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In this activity, learners use their hands as tools for indirect measurement.

Jump for the Moon
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In this activity, learners will train to increase bone strength and to improve heart and other muscle endurance by performing jump training with a rope, both while stationary and moving.