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Water in space

Your mission: Frozen water on the moon

This resource was created by Space Expo, The Netherlands 2026

In this lesson, we will search for water in the universe. Water is important because without it, life as we know it would not be possible. We have plenty of liquid water on Earth, but the question is whether this is also the case elsewhere in our solar system.

 

Skills

Observing, Predict, Logical Reasoning 

Learning Objectives
  • Understand that water is necessary for life as we know it on Earth.

  • Find out where water is found in our solar system.

  • Understand that water is key in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Equipment
  • Two containers
  • Ice cubes
  • Bright, large lamp (role of the sun), for example a heat lamp
  • Aluminum foil
  • Possibly a liquid or cooking thermometer
Time
60 min
 
Resource available in:

This resource is only available in Dutch

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