Moon Presentation: Learning Experience and Its Impact on Earth

This presentation delves into the learning experience gained from a presentation on the Moon, highlighting its significance and impact on Earth. The student discusses the research process, including using resources like the BBC documentary "Do We Really Need The Moon?" The presentation covers the Moon's diameter, orbit, surface temperature, and its role in stabilizing Earth's rotation. It also touches upon the theory of the Moon's origin and its influence on tides. The student reflects on the positive aspects of the presentation, such as a better understanding of the Moon's influence on our planet and its protective role against meteoroids. The student expresses a desire to further explore the subject, emphasizing the ongoing research and understanding of celestial bodies. The presentation also references relevant sources like Roberts (2014) and Hargis (2017) to support the information presented.

Q. Include a brief description of the experience relating to your Presentation (1 mark).
The moon is perhaps the most important element to study about in order to learn more about our
own planet called Earth. To understand its origin and various important facts, this presentation
was held that proved to be quite a learning experience altogether. The Moon is of significance
not just because of the physical link between it and the Earth but because of the amazing facts
that can be learnt about our planet from the natural satellite. The origin of the astronomical body
that dates back to almost four point five billion years ago needs to be studied thoroughly through
presentations like this.
Reflect on how you contributed to the experience
I had been given a presentation to be made on Moon in which I actively contributed. Starting
from Internet research to finding appropriate books in the library, I did every possible effort for
attaining all important information. Along with me there were two other participants in the group
who helped craft the presentation. I obtained much relevant information from a documentary
known as Do We Really Need The Moon by BBC. The entire experience of learning altogether
about Moon was very helpful.
Demonstrate what you learned from the experience
The experience taught me the exact profile of the moon in terms of diameter, orbit distance,
period, surface temperature and a lot more. Most importantly, I was amazed to learn that the
Earth’s rotation gets stabilized due to the presence of the Moon. As per a popular theory, the
Moon was a part of Earth that got knocked out due to the crash with a big object. This means, by
learning about Moon, we all can apprehend that how the Earth was many years ago (Roberts,
2014). Lastly, I discovered the important part played by Moon in affecting low and high tides at
the beach.
Describe how you would handle the experience differently in the future or why you may
not have to do anything different
The subject Moon is vast. Starting from the fact that night would have been much darker without
the Moon to the fact that it is moving away from Earth at a velocity of 4cm every year induces
many questions in the mind (Hargis, 2011). Such phenomenon that takes place in the Universe
every day requires much thorough research and understanding. I would like to dig deep into the
subject the next time.
Evaluate the positives and negatives of your presentation/group experience in COIT20249
The positive areas of the presentation are many
 A better understanding about the impact Moon has on our planet

 Moon actually protects our planet from various meteoroids andiron chunks.
As per the negative is concerned, there can be nothing downbeat regarding such an interesting
topic.
Referencing
Roberts, C. (2014). The Importance of the Moon. Retrieved from
http://www.technologybloggers.org/science/the-importance-of-the-moon/
Hargis, A. (2017). How Does Studying the Moon Help Us Learn More About
Earth?. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/121679.aspx