NASA | Observing the 2015 Christmastime Full Moon

NASA | Observing the 2015 Christmastime Full Moon

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the Reconnaissance Orbiter's history since 1977 and highlights the occurrence of a full moon on Christmas Day. It encourages viewers to observe the moon on Christmas Eve and directs them to NASA's website for more information about lunar research.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Reconnaissance Orbiter mentioned in the video?

It was launched for the first time in 1977.

It has been orbiting the Earth since 1977.

It is being used to study the moon for the first time since 1977.

It was decommissioned in 1977.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the full moon occur as mentioned in the video?

On Halloween

On Christmas Day

On New Year's Eve

On Thanksgiving

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might you be doing outside on Christmas Eve according to the video?

Looking for shooting stars

Searching for a jolly visitor

Watching fireworks

Building a snowman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you want to learn more about the moon?

Visit a local observatory

Read a book about astronomy

Watch a documentary

Visit the NASA website

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which website is recommended for more information about the moon?

moonfacts.com

astronomynews.net

nasa.gov

spaceexploration.org