Moon Trees LIVE

Moon Trees LIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure

This series of online learning adventures explores the past, present, and future of Moon Trees through conversations with NASA and the Forest Service scientists. Stay tuned for opportunities to join scientists LIVE for these discussions, with Moon Trees LIVE III Episodes airing October 2023.

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5 different species of Moon Tree seedlings growning in small starter plant cups. — Moon Tree Seedlings. (*USDA Forest Service photo by Kas Dumroese*)

This program explores how the seeds are being grown into seedlings at Forest Service nurseries across the U.S., how scientists are measuring the seedlings, and what this data means for future research.

Episodes will begin streaming on the Natural Inquirer YouTube station on the following dates:

Episode 1 – Growing Moon Tree Seedlings – Launches October 6
Episode 2 – Measuring Moon Tree Seedlings – Launches October 13
Episode 3 – Looking to the Future – Launches October 20
Episode 4 – Live Q&A with Experts – Streams on October 27 @ 1:00 p.m. ET

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This program explores the history of Moon Trees, the Artemis I mission, and how the Artemis Moon Tree seeds were prepared for space. Check out the entire show or individual episodes below:

"Five packets of seeds above a ruler indicating each packet to be around one inch wide." — Seed packets prepared for space. (*USDA Forest Service photo by Kayla Harriman*).

Episodes:

Episode 1 – Moon Trees History
Episode 2 – The Artemis I Mission
Episode 3 – Moon Tree Seed Preparation
Episode 4 – Live Q&A Session

You can also check out Questions and Answers from this show and email additional questions to NASA at jsc-stemonstation@mail.nasa.gov.

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This program explored what happened once the Artemis I Moon Tree Seeds returned to Earth. Check out the episodes below:

Episodes will begin streaming on the Natural Inquirer YouTube station on the following dates:

Episode 1 – Splashdown: Return to Earth
Episode 2 – Viability: Testing Survival
Episode 3 – Germination: To Sprout or Not To Sprout
Episode 4 – Live Stream: Expert Q&A with the Audiences

Student Learning Pages:

Respond to a Moon Trees LIVE Episode: Reflection Drawing (.PDF, 83KB)
- Standards Alignments: W.4.8; W.5.8
Respond to a Moon Trees LIVE Episode: Graphic Organizer (.PDF, 99KB)
- Standards Alignments: W.6.4; W.7.4; W.8.4; SL.6.2; SL.6.3; SL.7.2; SL.7.3; SL.8.2; SL.8.3
Check out Farming in a Glove by Agriculture in the Classroom - how to investigate seed germination in your classroom.

Moon Trees LIVE II: NGSS Alignment

Middle School

MS-PS2-4 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
MS-PS2-5 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
MS-LS2-5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

5th Grade:

5-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
5-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

4th Grade:

4-PS3-2 Energy
4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

"Illustration of a bee wearing a space helmet, riding on the back of a flying rocket space ship." Find additional Moon Trees Educational Resources at the Natural Inquirer website.