Maths with the Moon

The Apollo mission badge. It shows a large capital A between drawings of the Moon and the Earth. The constellation of Orion is in front of the A
The Apollo missions badge
Credit: NASA

Maths is everywhere in science. Did you know that without maths, Neil Armstrong would not have walked on the Moon in 1969. 

Can you answer these maths questions all about the Moon and the Apollo Missions to the Moon?

You'll need to know how to add and subtract, plus know the 2, 3, and 4 multiplication tables.

You can fill in the quiz below, or download the worksheet.

 

Files Needed: 
PDF icon Moon maths worksheet.pdf
Approx Duration: 
< 15 mins

 

Have a go!

Answer each of the maths questions. Write your answer (in numbers) in the blank spaces.

You may want to do some working out on a scrap piece of paper.

Press the 'check' button to find out how many you got correct.


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Earth’s Moon
Lunar
Astronauts
Space Travel
Space Flight
Earth and Space
World Around Us
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Maths
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Measurement
Numeracy
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Numbers
Distance
Size
Time
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