Mining the Moon: Teaching Modules

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The NEIU NASA/UNCF Project

Lunar Main Page

NEIU Earth Science Department

Mining the Moon:

Modules for Teaching and Learning Earth Science

Does the Moon's composition indicate the presence of useful resources?

How does the lunar environment affect the potential for mining resources?

This page also contains links to interdisciplinary learning modules created by geologists, chemists, physicists, and mathematicians, incorporating aspects of space science. For modules in other, related topics, go to
NEIU NASA/UNCF Curriculum Modules

(More images at NASA's Mars Image Gallery.)

The thin section above shows the composition of moon rock recovered during the Apollo 12 mission. What minerals can you identify? How are you able to identify them?

How would you identify the presence of potential mineral resources?

What useful resources are available on the Moon?
   What is the composition of the Moon?
   > How does this compare to the composition of the Earth?
   > What are the raw materials that we might seek from the Moon?

Instructors: Are you looking for materials and activities to support your courses
in Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics?
Check the Modules page, and Links for Educators.