The Moon in Questions

Background

The Moon is the celestial body closest to us. It has fascinated us for a long time, but we still have so many questions. This activity uses a bank of questions to which we know the answers. This bank can be used in different ways for a number of games.

You will need

•  Question bank – single answer (PDF, 411 KB)
•  Printer and scissors (if the cards are printed) or projector/screen
•  Tablet, small erasable board, or notepad and pencil (1 per team)
•  Large board or screen to mark points

How it works

1. Print the questions and answers double sided and cut them out to make cards. The document is set up so that the answers will print on the back of the questions. You will also find a list of all the questions and answers at the end of the documents.
2. Split the group into teams.
3. Ask all teams a question.
4. Each team has a predetermined amount of time to visibly write their answer on their tablet, board or a piece of paper.
5. When the time is up, each team shows their answer to the rest of the group.
6. The person responsible gives the correct answer and an explanation, and awards points to the teams that answered correctly.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until all questions have been asked, or as time allows.
8. The team that scored the most points wins.

Possible variations

Other question banks are available in printable card format. Again, a list of all the questions and answers is included at the end of the documents.

• Multiple answers (PDF, 639 KB)
• Multiple choice (PDF, 1.62 MB)
• True or false (PDF, 433 KB)

You can also use these question banks in different ways: for example, for evaluations or quizzes using applications such as Kahoot©.

Here are a few ideas:

• Team quiz game (Reach for the Top or Family Feud style)
• Cast Your Vote

Curriculum focus areas

Explore further

• Toolkit for educators and youth – Artemis and the Moon
• The Moon, our neighbour in space (for youth)
• One moon among many (for youth)