Classroom Resources
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These resources are free for every Australian classroom. We just ask for your school region and rough student numbers - it helps us report reach to the Commonwealth, keep you posted on new resources, and register your interest if you'd like Roo-ver to visit your area.
Below, you’ll find a range of resources free for you to use in your classroom. Year levels and curriculum alignment are provided with resources.
ROO-VER Moon Landing Site Selection Activity and Lessons
Put your students mission planning skills to the test by analysing the Moon’s surface and choosing the best landing site for ROO-VER.
This pack contains everything you need to run the ROO-VER Moon Landing Site Selection Activity, developed by Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) as part of the ROO-VER outreach program.
YEAR
LEVELS
8-10
Full Pack too large to download? Download the individual items below.
Download the Lesson Plan, Student Worksheets and Australian Curriculum Information and explore the individual resources below, including presentation slides and landing site image packs.
Presentation Slides
Includes a teacher’s guide, key points on the Lunar Site Selection activity, a tour of the Moon, instructions on creating contour models and other relevant presentation material.
Landing Site Image Packs
Images to supplement learning and facilitate the activity. Includes a set of images for each region, plus an image attribution guide.
ROO-VER Mission Workbook
Year levels 5-8
A hands-on classroom activity where students design their own rover, plan their mission, and complete their Mission Briefing Card.