NASA’S MOONSCAPES
Art Activates Lunar Science
Explore our solar system through visual art! Enjoy this Lunar Edition of our NASA program Art & the Cosmic Connection. Learn to decipher the complex geologic stories of Earth’s satellite using the Elements of Art. Lines, shapes, color, value and texture become “clues” to explore the cosmos. Hone inquiry and observation skills with fun art projects in any media ~ pastel, collage, even ceramics. Science inspires art and art empowers deep science learning!
Designed by Eurekus & McREL International for NASA’s Discovery & New Frontiers Programs
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K-12th Grade
College Students
Adult Learners
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1.5 - 2 hours
Chunk out in 2 phases - Presentation & Art Making
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Space Science
Earth Science
Math
Geology
Geography
Visual Art
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In-class, Hybrid or Online Learning
Program Implementation
Overview
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A&CC connects visual art concepts to the analysis of satellite images. This version is customized to launch a deep dive into investigations of Earth’s moon!
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Download presentations, planners, & resources below. Print and laminate NASA inspiration images. Watch the introductory PD videos to get started.
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You can use any media for the art project. We love to use soft pastel and have included supply lists in the Educator Guide.
You can also create with collage, oil pastel, painting, mixed-media and even ceramics. Collect supplies based how you would like to implement the art project.
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Explore our gallery of student work for inspiration. Be creative as you customize this program for your community. Watch the slideshow of class examples and think of ways you can tailor for your learners.
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Present the PowerPoint presentation in class. The Solar System Tour will introduce kids to key concepts. They will explore how the Elements of Art connect to planetary science. Then they will use their NASA moon prints to inspire art making in the media of your choice.
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Download the PDF of NASA Moon images. They included a variety of imaging techniques and have amazing color! Laminate to use again an again to inspire art-making.
Use any art media of your choice to make works inspired by NASA images ~ pastel, mixed media, painting, etc. Learners will hone observation skills and critical thinking as they create.
Lunar Version Adaptations
Customize Your Content & Media
Our NASA A&CC program is designed to easily adapt storylines by customizing your presentation and selecting specific NASA prints to inspire inquiry and art-making. You can also customize the media choice for the visual art portion of the program. Follow these basic steps to adapt our program for a deep dive into Lunar Science. Great for in-class, sky parties and eclipse celebrations!
Implementation Steps
1) Customize the Solar System Tour presentation by selecting specific slides and share with your class.
2) Explore additional NASA Lunar Science Resources of your choice with the links below.
3) Have students select NASA Moon Prints to inspire their creativity, inquiry & discovery.
4) Make cool art informed by NASA images in the visual art media of your choice.
5) Encourage questions, discussion and sharing as students connect the Elements of Art to their observations and creative process.
Planners, Templates & Handouts
Get Resources
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Download the guide for instructions, supplies & standards. You can also check out the NASA lesson website. And we’ve included a video of the program being launched at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
If you would like to search for your own images, check out:
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Download the PowerPoint Presentations based on which version you are doing. You can customize slides based on your students and interests. The discussion notes have lots of great science tips and a helpful script.
Large files are housed on Google Drive. Make sure your security settings will allow you to download.
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Download awesome NASA remote sensing images of the moon ready to print. We recommend laminating these so you can use them again & again.info@eurekus.org
This is a large PDF file housed on Google Drive. Please email info@eurekus.org if you have trouble downloading.
Introductory Videos
Watch the following PD Videos from our NASA Educator Workshop and Education Closet’s Winter STEAM Conference to help you get started.
NASA RESOURCES
Explore the Moon with these cool links and tools.