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Craters on the Moon. Why are the Moon’s craters such different shapes and sizes? Provided by Classroom activity Description:

Craters on the Moon. Why are the Moon’s craters such different shapes and sizes? This is an investigation into the factors which affect the dimensions of craters produced by the impact of external bodies, such as meteorites. The resource is available from: https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/68_Moon_craters.pdf

Links to activity files https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Craters-of-the-Moon.pdf Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, Staff Subject areas

Science communication

Earth and Atmosphere

Solar system and space physics

Analysis and evaluation

Development of scientific thinking

Experimental skills and strategies

Keywords: Moon, Crater, Meteorite, Mass, Velocity

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