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One Giant Step for Mobile Phones

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ENGAGE

1. Scientists, engineers, and people all over the world have advocated for lunar exploration for many decades. How do you think lunar exploration can better human lives?

2. How can smartphones and social media be helpful in your life? How can smartphones and social media be harmful in your life? Give examples for both.

3. Why do you think astronauts would want to stay connected with people on Earth?

TEACH

Students will be able to compare and contrast settlements made by the European explorers to the goals for future lunar settlements by examining written informational texts to write a comparative analysis.

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