Moon, Maps and Meteorites

Moon based workshops put on by cardiff museumHEW are requested that workshops will be suitable for 8+, although please be mindful that this workshop is more complex and normally suitable for 11+
This is not a drop off and parents are required to supervise.Why does the Moon appear to change shape? What did we learn from the Apollo missions? Pupils will explore the phases of the Moon, discover what astronauts found on its surface and examine real rock and meteorite samples to reach conclusions about the surface of the Moon.Take PartBecome a planetary scientist! Visualise the phases of the moon with a simple demonstration, then measure craters on Moon maps, using your data to calculate their sizes and plot their locations. Handle and identify meteorites from the Museum's collections and experiment with creating craters, whilst learning about the practical challenges that Apollo astronauts faced in their experiments.