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The answer sheet for the worksheet People on the Moon. Each answer comes with the reason, so it can be used to mark or to go over the questions with the class.

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KS1 · Ages 5 to 7 (Years 1 and 2)Answer sheet for teachers

Answers: People on the Moon

  1. A: A big space rock hit the MoonA big space rock hit the Moon and knocked pieces into space.
  2. C: For scientists to studyThe rocks were brought back for scientists to study.
  3. D: FootprintsTheir boots left footprints in the dust.
  4. True (Both came from the Moon)Astronauts carried one lot, and the others fell to Earth, but both came from the Moon.
  5. True (Grey)The astronauts left their footprints in the grey Moon dust.
  6. They matched the Moon rocks (accept any answer with the same meaning)The meteorites matched the rocks the astronauts brought back.

Task

Answers will vary. The task comes from the lesson: Ask a grown-up to help you find out how many years ago 1969 was. Then draw a picture of an astronaut on the Moon. Add footprints, the Earth in the black sky, and a bag of Moon rocks.

Look for work that uses the key words correctly and gives a reason for each point.

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