To the Moon and Back: Exploring Neil Armstrong's Journey

To the Moon and Back: Exploring Neil Armstrong's Journey

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will know about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing mission.

What do you already know about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing?

Introduction to Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He was an astronaut and a pilot.

Early Life of Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was born in 1930 in Ohio, USA. He loved flying from a young age and became a pilot at 16.

Becoming an Astronaut

Neil Armstrong joined NASA, the space agency of the United States, and trained to become an astronaut.

Apollo 11 Mission

In 1969, Neil Armstrong, along with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, went on the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

The First Step

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the moon's surface, uttering the famous words, 'That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.'

Neil's Legacy

Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon inspired people around the world. He remains a symbol of courage and exploration.

Q&A and Activity

Ask the students what they found most fascinating about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing. Engage in a related activity, such as drawing the moon landing or a rocket.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.