Students will learn how to write an essay by examining a short article about the ownership of the moon answering the essential question: Who owns the moon? Here is what is in the packet: 1. A short article about the ownership of the moon. Here is a sample of the article: Land on the moon is for sale! You to can purchase a piece of the moon for a mere 20 dollars an acre or for 25 dollars if you want the mineral rights. Dennis Hope a bar owner and business man says he exploited a loophole in the 1967 UN Outer Space treaty to claim ownership of the moon and other celestial bodies in the solar system. He sells the deeds to the lunar property out of his bar and on the Internet. More than 6 million people have bought lunar property from Mr. Hope and he has made over 10 million dollars. Even famous people have bought pieces of the moon like Tom Cruise, President Reagan, President Carter, Clint Eastwood and...... 2. Questions about the article. 3. A how to write your essay guide. 4. Helpful hints for writing (Great for struggling students and special ed.)

This trivia game mostly covers the planets in our solar system. This is a fun way to learn about our solar system and the planets. Let your students compete to see what they know. The game will let your students know if they got the answer right or wrong. It is also great for review. Check out my other trivia games on my store!

There are three different STEM design challenges in this packet. Have students compete to make the best design by following the design process. Each packet includes the lesson plan which follows the design process, instructions on how to perform the challenge and a prototyping worksheet. Lessons included are 1. STEM CHALLENGE: EARTHQUAKES AND BUILDINGS 2. STEM CHALLENGE: ZIP LINE TRANSPORTING GOODS 3. STEM CHALLENGE: TOXIC WASTE CHALLENGE