Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the moon, the Earth’s only permanent natural satellite. They have tried to understand the moon through literature, astronomy, philosophy, mathematics, and religion. The Replogle Lunar Globe offers students a chance to learn about the moon by looking closely at its craters, mountain ranges, and seas. These geographical features are shaded in order to depict the relief of the moon’s surface.
The names of the lunar features are based on research and mapping carried out by researchers at the American Space Agency, NASA. The 12” globe rests on a clear plastic cradle, making it ideal for in-class presentations. It can easily be removed from the cradle, enabling students to study its features and important locations such as landing sites in greater detail. The lunar globe is an ideal teaching resource for science classes. The OISE Library’s Curriculum Resources collection contains many books about the moon that would be ideal teaching companions to the lunar globe. You can learn more about the lunar globe by visiting the OISE Library K-12 Manipulatives Database or by viewing the globe on the coffee table of the OISE Library.
