Explains why the moon’s surface is pitted and notes the conditions there that make it unsuitable for human habitation. Notes the cycle of the moon in relation to the earth, and introduces the concept of gravity through footage of the 1969 American landing. Suitable for upper primary level.
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ACMI Identifier
507288
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lunar craters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth - Rotation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lunar craters
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth - Rotation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravitation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lunar craters
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Manned space flight
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Project Apollo
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight to the moon
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)